Comments on: Explaining a Criminal Background When Seeking a Job https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/explaining-a-criminal-background-when-seeking-a-job/ Local Goodwills are nonprofits that help people overcome challenges to build skills, find jobs and grow their careers. #PowerOfWork Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:45:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: jack https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/explaining-a-criminal-background-when-seeking-a-job/#comment-1058 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:45:51 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=20989#comment-1058 As a felon (from nearly 20 years ago) I can say with certainty, finding a job is tough. Out of 10 places I apply for 1 or 2 will not do a background check and if they do, I’ve seen that recently they ask 7-10 years worth, mine is well over that.

Also go back to school, sure it’s student loans but you can prove a lot with an education. Maybe it will give you direction in life and a place to go…

]]> By: Brenda https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/explaining-a-criminal-background-when-seeking-a-job/#comment-1057 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:06:26 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=20989#comment-1057 I really thought that this article brought out some good points for people with criminal pasts to follow. I know the road may not be easy but never give up!!! How you handle yourself (your attitude & personality) goes a long way. I can personally say that I know two people close to me that committed felony offenses of murder and attempted murder and both of them have had good jobs. Some of the jobs they held since their offenses were good paying jobs. It never too late to start over; with perserverence, sincerety, and the right attitude you can land the right job for you. Remember networking with people can always help.

]]> By: Yvette Shillow https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/explaining-a-criminal-background-when-seeking-a-job/#comment-1056 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 23:58:30 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=20989#comment-1056 In response to Randall Martinez comment: Remember, the choice you made to become a criminal was your own, now you paid the price for your mistake and you have to keep applying your good intentions, so you can keep getting positive consequences. Believe me, the deeds will add up, and the blessings will start flowing. I don’t know how old you are, but it took that many years before you decided to commit a crime; how long do you think it will take you to turn that around. Be prepared my brother, someone should have told you that good things come in due time not your time.

]]> By: Randall Martinez https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/explaining-a-criminal-background-when-seeking-a-job/#comment-1055 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:26:18 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=20989#comment-1055 What a crock of $#@%^%!!! When I’m 1 of 200 people applying for 1 of 20 job openings, the prospective employer doesn’t want to hear it. Why should they? They’ve got plenty of people to choose from. I did my time, jumped through the hoops, kept my nose clean, did EVERYTHING I was supposed to do, and I was turned down for a job as a JANITOR AT A PORNO THEATER b/c of my background. My options are as follows: 1)keep being a criminal or 2)die in the street.

]]> By: shawana stith https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/explaining-a-criminal-background-when-seeking-a-job/#comment-1054 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:43:01 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=20989#comment-1054 i would like to know more.

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