have u ever been convicted of a felony? Should this question still be on applications?

I,m a former knuckle head who,s turned his life around for the good, but it seems that myself and my family are the only ones who believe me, because every application i,ve filled out seems to find it,s way into the circular file, or at least thats how it feels! I haven,t had one call back yet! and the reason is as soon as an employer see that i,ve checked yes on the felony question it,s basicially a wrap on that job!! That question should be taken off the app and asked at a interview. At least let me get in the door to explain my past and how i,ve changed then decide wheather or not i,m right for the job. I mean it jus seems wrong to let empty words on paper dictate a view of a person. U would not vote for a canidate for president just off of a piece of paper handed to u by someone! U would want to here from this person and see if he/she deserves your vote! so why should it be any different when applying for a job. The average employer is gonna do a backround check anyway so why not let a person explain their sittuation and move forward from there.

Felonies have less to do with getting interviews these days. I do not have any felonies yet I am only able to get the very occasional interview and I have been out of work for over two years.

Not getting interviews these days has more to do with the screwed up economy and depression we are in with millions of qualified people out of work.

TU-SHAY!!!! I DIDNT SEE IT THAT WAY. I GUESS THESE DAYS WERE PRETTY MUCH IN THE SAME BOAT!!! BUT WITH THAT ASIDE I STILL THINK ITS A TAD BIT HARDER FOR A DOOD WITH A FELONY! I MEAN THATS LIKE THE DOUBLE EDGED SWORD! ON ONE END IS THE FELONY, ON THE OTHER IS THE WORST ECON. SINCE THE GREAT DEPRESSION!! OK IN A SITTUATION WHERE THERES ONE JOB TWO APPLICANTS, U ON ONE HAND NO FELONIES BUT LACK THE NEEDED SKILLS FOR THE POSSITION, THEN THERES ME A GUY WITH A FELONY BUT HAS THE NEEDED SKILLS FOR THE POSSITION. IF YOUR ONLY GOING OFF THAT CHECKED BOX WHO,S WALKING AWAY WITH THAT JOB....BEFORE U SAY IT PROBABLY NEITHER ONE OF US!! BUT STILL THATS SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.

That is why I said "less to do..." in my opening statement. It may well be somewhat harder for a felon to get a job, but my resume seems to be winding up in the "circular file" as much as any body else these days. It seems that all either of us can do is look for work while going broke and loosing every *)(*&^^# thing we ever worked hard to get....

ur right about that. good luck and don,t give up

TUCAN SAMM in Sterling Heights, Michigan said: I,m a former knuckle head who,s turned his life around for the good, but it seems that myself and my family are the only ones who believe me, because every application i,ve filled out seems to find it,s way into the circular file, or at least thats how it feels! I haven,t had one call back yet! and the reason is as soon as an employer see that i,ve checked yes on the felony question it,s basicially a wrap on that job!! That question should be taken off the app and asked at a interview. At least let me get in the door to explain my past and how i,ve changed then decide wheather or not i,m right for the job. I mean it jus seems wrong to let empty words on paper dictate a view of a person. U would not vote for a canidate for president just off of a piece of paper handed to u by someone! U would want to here from this person and see if he/she deserves your vote! so why should it be any different when applying for a job. The average employer is gonna do a backround check anyway so why not let a person explain their sittuation and move forward from there.

say no....on app...say no and if they come back and ask, explain your side of it...how old it is...etc..it isn't a death sentence...lawyer may be in order

i myself am a felon for child suport i am having a hard time getting a job no call backs yet so i know what your talking about

say no....on app...say no and if they come back and ask, explain your side of it...how old it is...etc..it isn't a death sentence...lawyer may be in order

I wouldn't lie about something like this on an application form. There is no point in hiring a lawyer. In every application, if you say yes to a felony there is always a space to explain the situation.

HI. My name is Ali Maye, Am lookin for a job. Iam hard worker. I have hotel 2 years experience. and i never comment A felony. if you have job for me please give me
Ali Maye

i agree with all you who are still searching jobs out there and yes i agree that the felony question should not be there and our economy is so slow right now but i know that i know once you know your maker He is sure to pull you thru with anything for i have been there once and have been unemployed now for one whole year now! Besides no one here on earth has a right to judge us much less hold back the truth then why do they advertise for !!!!!!

i agree and feel just what every one is saying i too im a felon and its been hard trying to get a job and no matter how long its ben or how long ago you served the time its like it was yester day or something know what im saying i truley belive that it should be taken off and exp at the enterview god bless good luck

Here Here I am in the same boat I literally have 413 applications in 6 weeks and 2 job interviews which both were over when I told them about being i prison.

I think as long as your not a kid toucher, or some other serious crime you should be given equal consideration but lets face it, reality is the only job that will probably hire you is in construction. Sad but today's society seems to think once a criminal always a criminal.

Richard in Bay City, Michigan said: Here Here I am in the same boat I literally have 413 applications in 6 weeks and 2 job interviews which both were over when I told them about being i prison.

SAME HERE OVER 100 APPLICATIONS 4 INTERVIEWS 7 YEARS EXP STILL NO JOB

SAME HERE

Im a convicted felon and its next to impossible to get a job here with a record. I agree with tucan samm all the way. No one wants to even give me a chance to explain. Its frustrating because im not that person anymore.