Felony on Your Record? 10 Job Hunting Tips

MSN ^ | 2/20/07 | CareerBuilder.com

[bluecollarman]

I agree completely. Get a job or we will pay for them.

The conservatives you speak of would have been the first to hire that clean cut, outgoing, non felon person that played golf with Phil Mickelson, liked to fish and attended Cal Poly.

let's see, what was his name again? Oh yea...You know...Scott Peterson.

[Old Professer]

Oh yes, the efficacy of those famous background checks:

Read this Tennessean article for an example:

http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070220/NEWS03/702200347

[Larry Lucido]

-ever watched American Idol

Intentionally or unintentionally?

[Old Professer]

You couldn't get out of town on Greyhound if you pawned my whole house.

[mysterio]

They'll feel differently here once more types of gun ownership become felonies.

[mysterio]

You're PC skills are finely honed. I wish you the best of luck...

I only hire people who can use "your" and "you're" correctly.

[varon]

Consider self-employment.

Why do I have the feeling that "self employment" was the cause for the felony in the first place?

[pollyannaish]

LOL.

[scripter]

As somebody who was found guilty of a crime I didn't commit, boy, can I relate to this. Situations similar to this are where politicians can help. That is, they can step in and get the process moving again. I am now in the middle of getting my record expunged which, once done, will open some additional doors of employment for me.

For those found guilty of crimes they actually committed, I'm of the opinion they should get a second chance. Of course that depends on the type of crime they committed and what type of job they're hoping to get.

[Tatze]

Gattica anyone?

[pollyannaish]

Yep, pretty much.

[napscoordinator]

That was rockin'!!!!! lol. Right on the money every point!!! Hypocrites is what I say!!!! Supposed Christian....RMAOFLMAO!!!!

[RockinRight]

Thank you, thank you...

[Larry Lucido]

-made money on real estate

"I was young. I needed the money!"

[RockinRight]

LOL!

[T-Bird45]

Since my referenced post #18 did not mention pawning any property or getting out of town on Greyhound, I am at a loss as to what your post to me is supposed to mean. Please clarify and I would be glad to respond.

[Old Professer]

Plumber casing your house to rob you...

[technochick99]

I see nothing PC in his comments. Seems to me that giving someone a 2nd chance to make a go of their life could be considered a conservative choice. If I were a hiring manager, I would certainly not disqualify automatically based on a non-violent felony.

[technochick99]

You left off getting a tattoo (especially if you're a woman)!

[RockinRight]

I have a list on my profile page - it's been added!