Would you hire a person with a one time felony menacing conviction and no degree, but ...?

Question

...that has excellent references and a 137 IQ?

Answer 1

That you're asking this question suggests that your IQ is significantly lower.

The answer should obviously be "NO", unless you're hiring him to collect debts. In person.

Answer 2

First off, forget the 137 IQ as a selling point to employers - other than at a MENSA club meeting, noone will care about that, and many will be put off by that claim. Intelligence doesn't always correlate with being a reliable person with common sense and the ability to play nice with others. Instead, emphasize what you've accomplished with that intelligence. What have you produced? What have you done well?

Regarding the felony conviction: look for work in industries/settings that aren't directly impacted by the nature of your conviction. For example, if you were convicted for embezzlement, don't look for work in the finance/banking field. Forget about child care/foster care/hospital/K-12 education settings altogether -- they'll be afraid to hire you for liability reasons. The transportation, restaraunt/food service and construction industries tend to be a little more open to hiring ex-felons, assuming any of your interests/skills/experience translates into either of those settings.

Next, communicate to your potential employer that you accept full responsibility for your conviction and clarify what steps you've taken to improve yourself and your circumstances since then to make sure you'll not make a similar mistake in the future. Lastly, highlight the factors that will motivate you to to be a flexible, reliable, hard-working employee...your passion for the work, your need to meet the terms of your parole, your desire to give something back to the community, that sort of thing.

Finally, regarding the college degree: Generally if the job requires an associates degree, you may be able to be regarded as a serious candidate for it if you have a lot of relevant experience. If they're after a 4-year degree, that's less likely. One good "trick" to help with this issue is to start taking classes toward a degree. Even if it's just one class per semester, it shows that you're interested in, and capable of, pursuing higher education. That will distinguish you from other non-degree candidates.

Without a doubt, getting employed after a felony conviction is tough, but it is possible. Don't give up.

Answer 3

I heard lots of responses of no, but this I believe is a mistake. If the people who go to jail come back out only to not find a job, it means they are further isolated from society. If this person is looking for a job this should at least be seen as a foot in the right direction towards positive progression. If he is going for the degree, even more of a plus. I'm sure there are programs though that help reintegrate a felon to the community, i.e. helping find a job, write a good quality showing resume, etc.

Answer 4

No, I wouldn't. People rarely change 100%. Having a high IQ does not always imply a good worker. I've met smart people who couldn't get their work done because they over analyze things. Besides, you should pay for your mistakes.

Answer 5

I believe that everyone deserves a second chance. Yes I would hire you, but you would be on probation for about 6 months.

Answer 6

No, I run a daycare. Maybe in another line of work, I guess it would really depend, I would have to meet the person first.

Answer 7

That would depend on what I was employing the person to do and if he/she was a reformed charactor. Everyone deserves a second chance.

Answer 8

what is the felony for rape steeling if its for drugs or something you can say hey everyone makes a mistake it happens if its rape or murder probly not you dont want to put anyone in danger