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Let me please start off by saying that all my felonies are non violent and are drug related.....  I was just a user and every time I got caught up it was for possession. Addiction is sometimes hard to get away from. Most people won't get away from it without help. It took me my last felony I caught to realized that I might have a problem and I started seeking help. I found help at Mission Teens a faith base program and they had one in Brazil Indiana called the House of Hope. I completed the 8 month program 3½ years ago and have had my sobriety every since.
Now seeking employment it has never been so hard untell now.  All I want to do is provide and every where I go I'm turned down and these background companies that run the checks are fast to report the bad in your life but never report the good that you may have done and employers never ask. Not saying my good out weight the bad just saying they should report both sides for the employer to see. I feel that if employer's start asking questions about a person felony they would find that not all felons are bad people. There are some good people who are felons who just made some mistakes in their life and corrected themselves to do better.
It seems I have exhausted all my options to find employment. Like I'm forced down a path in the road that I don't want to take. Soon I won't be able to pay rent soon I will be forced out in the streets soon I will become homeless. 😩
So job seekers KEEP YOUR RECORD CLEAN the best advice that I could give and this from experience. 
Open to any advice. Looked into expungement just don't have the cash. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Derek B.

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EXPLAINING A FELONY CONVICTION TO AN EMPLOYER TIPS FOR THE EX-OFFENDER Dealing with potential employers is never an easy task for clients with criminal records. Ex-offenders who lie on a job application may get hired, but then fired if their criminal record becomes known. Those who are honest may feel like they never even get a chance. Although there are no magic formulas for dealing with this sensitive information, the following hints may be helpful. Speak with your Probation Officer for additional information and referrals to employment resources.

To tell or not to tell. It is up to you, but we recommend honesty. On the application, write ”will discuss in interview” rather than a lengthy explanation of past convictions. In an interview, keep explanations brief, and stress what you have learned from your conviction and time in prison, how you have changed, and your skills or assets. Be positive! Gaps in employment due to time served. If you had a job in prison, list this. Under salary, write “minimum wage.” After all, a dollar a day was the minimum wage. Again, be positive and stress that although you were incarcerated, you have been acquiring valuable experience and skills. Reason for leaving. Avoid negative words like “went to jail” or “paroled.” Instead put “relocated” or “Contract ended.” Both are true. The interview Relax – be comfortable discussing the conviction. Practice ahead of time and maintain eye contact. Again, keep explanations short and focus on what you have to offer the employer. Believe in yourself and it will show. APPLICATIONS If you are asked about felony convictions on the application, put “Will discuss in interview.” Since the purpose of an application is to get an interview for the job, putting “will discuss” instead of possibly damaging information, you are encouraging the employer to either give you an interview to get more information or to eliminate you without really knowing why. If you are a qualified applicant, most employers want to interview you. Remember: When you fill out an application in a company’s employment office, you should be groomed and dressed as if you were going for an interview. Sometimes, you may be interviewed on the spot. When you file an application, don’t forget about it and hope the employer calls you. Follow-up after five to seven days. A phone call to check on the status of your application is recommended. In fact, the best advice any job seeker can get is, “Don’t give up!” There will probably be many “no’s” before you get a job. However, if you’re willing to work at getting a job, you will be successful. #success #employment #interview

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