| Any convicted felon knows how hard it is to find | | | | looking pair at Payless - even Walmart. |
| a job. Let's be honest, employment for convicted | | | | #5 - Try to network with other people; they |
| felons isn't really the top priority to an employer. | | | | may be able to find you a job. If possible, try to |
| These tips will help you to earn money as well as | | | | get in with a family business. They will be happy |
| finding a job. | | | | to hire you while you look for a more permanent |
| Top 10 List | | | | job. |
| #10 - Be honest; don't lie about your convictions. | | | | #4 - Do volunteer work around the community. |
| If your employer does a background check later | | | | This looks good on your resume, and shows that |
| on, you will almost definitely be fired. | | | | just because you have a criminal record, doesn't |
| #9 - Many employers will ask the question "How | | | | mean you are a bad person. Employment for |
| would others describe you?" or something similar. | | | | convicted felons is easy when you show you |
| Be ready for this, and don't use answers like "I'm | | | | care. |
| nice, hard working.." Be unique and use an answer | | | | #3 - Ask to speak with the manager after you fill |
| like "I am a team player and can cooperate | | | | out your application. Be the first to offer a firm |
| effectively. I'm efficient in a multi-tasking | | | | handshake, look them in the eyes, and greet |
| environment, and I am a reliable, honest | | | | them. Tell them you applied for the position and |
| employee." | | | | that you hope to hear from them. |
| #8 - If an employer asks about your felonies, | | | | #2 - Consider starting a business and employ |
| make it clear that you made a mistake, and it has | | | | yourself. Many successful felons have made a |
| no bearing on your effectiveness or your work | | | | career this way. If you can, try to start a side |
| ethic, and focus on what you've learned from | | | | business while still looking for a job. Employment |
| that experience. | | | | for convicted felons is really scarce, so consider |
| #7 - When filling out application forms, use good | | | | being your own boss. |
| handwriting and take your time. Especially if the | | | | >> |
| manager reads the applications, good handwriting | | | | While you don't have a job, you can still make |
| is their first impression of you. If you are sloppy | | | | money with services such as GPT Sites. This can |
| or have many mistakes or grammar errors, they | | | | really be a help to felons, because its a great way |
| will judge you, and it could cost you the job. | | | | to make some extra money, and considering that |
| #6 - Dress appropriately for your interview. You | | | | everyone is accepted, you can work as much or |
| have enough obstacles as a felon as it is, and you | | | | as little as you want. I highly recommend you try |
| need to look as sharp as you can. Get a haircut | | | | it out; it can really help with those bills. |
| and don't wear sneakers. Find a cheap, nice | | | | |