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George Lawhorn
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Environment Service Housekeeping at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Second Chance Jobs?

I’m been lockup did my time but I being putting applications in over 25 had only three interviews couple days later said I didn’t get the job and I don’t know what I could do next I just think they just taking applications only

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Sayed Nabil Shamim
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sure i am interested

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Kusum Kumari
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I'm interested for job, kindly arrange a online interview for the. Thank you!!

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Muhammad Waqas
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I am interested kindly arrange a online interview for me

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Muhammad Waqas
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I ready for interview

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Felicia Turner
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Media Library Assistant at Indianapolis Public Schools

I know someone (with a felony on his record) who is now working at Amazon. There are a few important factors to his being hired. First, several years have passed since he was released. He's now in his early 30s and he did time while in his early 20s. He also had some type of training and a support system.

I also know of two people who did time for murder (there are all types in the world). One is a truck driver and the other has been on his job for years (though I don't know what type of work he does.

You didn't say where you live, but many states award tax incentives to employers as motivation to hire ex-offenders. You can Google a list of those companies. There are a few states that have mandated the removal of the "Have you ever been convicted of a crime?" or "Have you ever been arrested?" questions from applications. Also, try visiting your local temporary employment office or Workforce office to obtain free training and assistance with applications. Good luck and hang in there.

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Veronica Jefferson
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George,

How long has it been since your offense? I'm sorry you are struggle but I know it's hard for those with a past to get back out into the world to make an honest living.

Here's a list of felon-friendly companies that you can look into: https://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/siteimages/peace/documents/Jail_and_Prison_Ministry/List_of_Felon_Friendly_Employers.pdf.

All companies accept applications by default but hiring is an entirely different realm. A felony offense that exists on your record for years may have the benefit of not being indicated on a job application. There are criminal-friendly companies that do offer employment but acquiring employment within can be challenging.

For example, if your offense is over 10 years old and your state allows it, legally, you do not have to check the “yes” box regarding conviction. Especially for companies that may conduct a 5-7 or 5-10 year background check, as that conviction will not come up during a background check if the offense is over ten years old. There are many companies that offer employment to those with criminal records, but there are also companies that exercise bias behind closed doors, whether they offer employment to ex-criminals or not, it's the type of offense that they will look at.

This same thing applies to your criminal background. If your offense is old and/or has surpassed a time frame, it is completely legal to not specify that on your job applications.

When a person has been convicted of a felony, the length of time the felony will show up on the record depends on the state the felon lives in. In California, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, and Washington, a felony will not show up on a record after seven years no matter what. In every other state, however, the information is present on the record forever. It all depends on how far back the requester (company) of the background check wants to go, but they are able to obtain information regarding any felony convictions during your entire lifetime. Most employers only go back 5-10 years on a background check, though.

You can read more information regarding convictions here: https://www.privateeyesbackgroundchecks.com/does-a-felony-show-up-after-7-years/. Hopefully this insight may help you future job search.

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I'm interested

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Muthu krishnan
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I interested for this job. Kindly arrange a online interview for me.

Thank you

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