what kind of jobs can an ex-convict get?

Question

This guy I know was in prison for 5 yrs on drug charges now he's in school for a business degree...
how hard is it for someone like this to get a job and what kind of jobs could he get?

Answer 1

He is still on the outside 'looking in'. When he applies for positions and has competition for positions, HR will normally accept an equal WITHOUT a prison record.

Sad to say, he now has the tables turned against him. He will have to present himself considerably better at any interview in order to beat out competition. When he finally graduates and gets his degree, I would recommend engaging the services of a firm which specializes in behavioral training at interviews. They do a very good job of educating applicants how to respond to inevitable questions about former incarcerations, manners of dress and behavior, and so forth. It will cost him some bucks, but will be worth it in the long run.

Answer 2

Can be difficult but not impossible. Depends on the Crime. If the individual was in for a sexual crime - then it will be challenging to get a job around children.. If it was for theft, fraud, or other financial crimes, the individual can pretty much count out working for financial institutions, government jobs, or anything that require a security clearance

It will depend on the company for sure, but some states also have fair employment legislation (laws) that will also protect individuals with a criminal record from being discriminated against - in google look up right to work states

Answer 3

Not a problem, at least in the interview stage.

Filling out the application is problematic, though, since he'll have to tell the truth.

However, the USA has not only the highest PER CAPITA rates of incarceration, we also have the HIGHEST TOTAL NUMBER of citizens in prison.

So he can point that out if he likes. Chances are, the guy on the other side of the desk has a record, too.

America. We talk freedom, but we jail everybody.

Answer 4

If he is smart enough to get a business degree and stays
away from any bad influences nothing can stop him from doing well. Although it may be difficult to get many professional
licenses he must remain gainfully employed. I think that he
should look for openings in his desired field and even if he has to move. Ultimately He should start his own business .
That is what he is going to school for. It is much better than working for someone. Integrity will make him successful .

Answer 5

I know that it is really hard to get a job when you are a ex- convict . I knew someone who could not get a good job if his life depended on it.... But he now working as a forklift driver for a market.. So you can get a job, But it takes awhile to find someone who has compassion for a person with felonys

Answer 6

He messed up his life from the moment he dealt with drug.

With a conviction, no company will hire him for a professional job.

He can be self employed, run for public office or work on some laborious, low paying menial job in construction, warehouse, factory / assembly line type work.

Answer 7

It depends. Some jobs like working in schools or in real estate are probably off limits, but he can still get most jobs. He has to be forthcoming and let potential employers know he has turned his life around. Every one deserves a second chance.

Answer 8

All he has to do is get his record sealed. It costs about 500 dollars and once the process is finished he should be able to get whatever job he wants (except federal of course, they'll find it). I have an aggrevated battery charge that my daddy made go bye-bye. Money talks, the more, the better.

Answer 9

Just have him be honest when he fills out his applications. My sons a felon and he is now making $25.00 and hour and he even has his own apartment. He was very honest filling out both applications. He has also been clean and sober for 3 1/2 years.

Answer 10

he can get any kind of job. i know of a local attorney (he's well known and good) who is a felon.