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How do I find a job with a criminal record?

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leomleom


Hello everyone...

I'm a recovering drug user (haven't even used marijuana in 7 months)

I'm clean, healthy, smart, and have a lot of retail management experience.

But I have a felony on my record from a couple of years ago. It's my fault and I'm doing all I can to do right by me and my family. But I feel my applications go right in the trash.

Does anyone have any suggestions for me?

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Be truthful in your application, put the information right out there and let them know all about it. Let them know how hard it was for you, and how incredibly brave you are to get off marjuana. You've over come it now, and if that doesn't show perseverance and self discipline, I don't know what does. Explain how you are looking for a second chance.

Though you have to understand, employers don't want the chance of a liability being employed. As long as you stress that you've changed your ways, there should be something for you.

And even if you can't find a job, look in to drug rehabilitation jobs yourself. You've been there and done that, what person is there to help other get off the stuff?


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