How does one go about finding a job with a felony conviction.?
I can answer this question simply because of my experience. I happen to BE a convicted felon. Fifteen years ago, in Charlottesville, VA I committed a felony theft. I did it. I admit it. I was convicted and will be labeled a felon to the day I die. Here’s what I did. 1. I contacted a series of recuiters (NOT staffing /personnel services). I pretended to be an employer that was interested in hiring someone of a management caliber. I asked each recuiter…”What/How to you screen your potential candidates?” There are dozens of personal recruiters in every state of the U.S. Some independent recruiters said – “We complete an FBI background check on each candidate.” Some recruiters said – “We go back 10 years into their life.” Some said – “We check locally only.” 2. Once I knew which recruiters I would ‘qualify for’….I waited a few weeks and contacted them as “me.” Initially, they’d ask me questions and get permission to conduct a ‘detailed background investigation.’ I already know what the
