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Ex-offenders, Felons and Jobs: Never offer information!

Ex-offenders, Felons and Jobs: Never offer information!

 

Reformed Felons Help Newly Released Prisoners Navigate a Tough Job Market

Mr. Eric Mayo,

I am a convicted felon in Alabama.  My conviction was for welfare. I was approved for food stamp benefits 05/2012, and it had been later determined that I did not qualify for those benefits. My hourly pay did indeed qualify me for the benefits, but I worked in collections and my bonus checks took my pay out of range.

I actually have an interview with a large company coming up this week. I am a bit puzzled as to whether or not I should volunteer this information (if not specifically asked) in the interview? I have been talking with people trying to determine what I should do to be completely honest with the potential employer. Of course, some people said “tell it”, and the others said “you answered truthfully on the application so do not mention this information unless asked.”

I had performed a Google search this morning and found your blog. I wanted to ask you professional opinion to this matter of what should I do? Any information that you can provide I really would appreciate it.

 

Thank you in advance,

Carrie P.

 

Ex-offenders, Felons and Jobs: Never offer information!

 

Hello Carrie,

Ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs should never volunteer information unless it is asked for.  On applications, if the the question comes

up, you should answer honestly listing the violation, the date of conviction, the location (county, state,) and the disposition or final outcome.

Never, under any circumstances, should ex-offenders give any information that is not asked.  If the question comes up on an interview, start off by saying “I’m glad you asked about that, because I want you to be comfortable hiring me….”  BRIEFLY explain changing the focus on the positive things you have done since then.

I hope this helps

 

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Ex-offenders, Felons and Jobs: Never offer information!

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Ex-offenders, Felons and Jobs: Never offer information!

 

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