Tips for the Job Search Journey!
Tips for the Job Search Journey! Hey friends! 👋 We all face challenges in life, and sometimes that includes dealing with a criminal background. But remember, your past doesn't define your future! Here are some ways to stay positive and move forward:
1️⃣ Surround yourself with positive people: Surrounding yourself with supportive and positive influences can help you stay motivated and focused on your goals. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and support your efforts to make positive changes in your life.
2️⃣ Set goals and make a plan: Setting short-term and long-term goals can give you a sense of purpose and direction. Make a plan to achieve your goals, and take small steps towards them each day. Celebrate your progress along the way!
3️⃣ Stay focused on your strengths: Everyone has unique strengths and talents. Focus on what you're good at and what you enjoy, and use those skills to build a positive future for yourself. Don't let your past define you, but rather, focus on your abilities and potential.
4️⃣ Practice self-care: Taking care of yourself, both physically and mentally, is crucial for staying positive. Make sure to get enough sleep, eat healthy, exercise, and engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Taking care of yourself will help you feel more resilient and better equipped to face challenges.
5️⃣ Learn from your mistakes: We all make mistakes, and it's important to learn from them and use them as opportunities for growth. Reflect on what you could have done differently and use those lessons to make better choices in the future.
6️⃣ Seek support: Don't be afraid to reach out for support when you need it. Whether it's from friends, family, a therapist, or a mentor, having a support system can provide you with guidance, encouragement, and accountability.
Remember, it's never too late to make positive changes in your life. Stay focused on your goals, surround yourself with positive influences, and practice self-care. You've got this! 💪 #StayPositive #KeepMovingForward #YouAreMoreThanYourPast #motivation
Ppl are capable of changing from day to day...some change minute by minute or from person to person, so, anyone who believes a person's past choices are always indicative of the person they are currently may feel that way because that's how they are. If you don't change, you don't grow which means you die. A crawling baby learns to walk, right? Or do they just become crawling adults? Even if they're still crawling, their bodies have undergone physical changes as they enter adulthood. Voluntary or involuntary... people can & will change. Our survival depends on it, so, assuming someone is the same today as they were 5-10 years ago is diabolically remedial. People should be given the opportunity to dispel the assumptions of such small minded individuals, but, often they want to obstruct those with an "adventurous past" because they know we possess the potential to usurp their positions in low-key mode and plow through them in over drive... leaving them in the clouds of dust and exhaust... just like our past. "Get thee behind me!"
There's no accountability these days. It's gross
Was it a felony or misdemeanor? Were you arrested? Booked? I’m trying to find out what you think is being held against you from finding a job.
Thank you for this post!!!
I believe everyone makes mistakes, no one is perfect. I am 39 years old and I got into trouble 1 time 13 years ago, nothing to do with theft or burglary or anything like that and I feel I'm still being punished for it although I paid all dues and was never convicted. Even the count clerks office said there's no reason to rep being turned down on my background check. I'm trying to find a WAH job. Any advice or suggestions are welcome.
Have a well prepared resume, so no explanation is needed.
Too bad most people can't just get a passport, fly off to another country and get a job there and "start over." Most other countries that would hire an English-speaking American are the ones that require extensive background-check type rubbish before they'd let you on the plane.
Nobody but nobody.
You can give all the motivational BS a rest as far as I'm concerned...if you can't pass the background checks none of that matters! It's beyond all the hype you're spewing. It's impossible to restart without having a lot of loot and the know how to start your own business. NOBODY is forgiving enough to give second chances to felons with Burglary and credit card theft/identity theft in their past. No matter how nice you make it sound period.
You get what you expect because you expected it. The only person who limits you is YOU! If I'm supposed to be there, I'm getting in there. What can they do? Call the cops? 😂 Been there, done that & guess 🤨 what... She's baaaaaack!