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Harley Blakeman
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Even with two felony convictions, Deante found an employer through Honest Jobs within 2 weeks
Deante, a job seeker who found employment through Honest Jobs, shared his experiences about the criminal justice system and the...
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Harley Blakeman
Nov 8, 20211 min read
We The People Opportunity Farm hires formerly incarcerated people to help them build a better life.
We The People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti, Michigan, hires formerly incarcerated people to give them an opportunity to rebuild their...
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Harley Blakeman
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Need help finding resources? Check out the Resource Center on the Honest Jobs website!
At Honest Jobs, we know that building your life back after incarceration is not easy. Beyond dealing with the social stigma that changes...
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Harley Blakeman
Nov 8, 20212 min read
Melissa Dickerson, the Operations Manager of Honest Jobs, featured in Jails to Jobs
Honest Jobs has a mission to help formerly incarcerated individuals find jobs fast. Honest Jobs is a job search site that is committed to...
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Harley Blakeman
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Election Day - Be up to date with your voting rights, even if you have a felony conviction!
Since today is Election Day, we would like to highlight the changes in the abilities of formerly incarcerated people's right to vote. It...
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Emily found employment within a few days using Honest Jobs
After a felony drug possession conviction forced Emily to leave everything behind and start her whole life over, she struggled to find an...
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 27, 20211 min read
Sponsor Job Listings for Only $100/month!
We've added two new tiers to our Premium Pricing model! Now, fair-chance employers can sponsor a single job for $100/month or two jobs...
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 27, 20212 min read
What to know about Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions
Many people who have been convicted of a crime are not aware of the consequences that come with it. Court-imposed sentencing is generally...
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 27, 20212 min read
More companies in the hospitality industry are turning to formerly incarcerated people
Even though more states are accepting the "Ban the Box" policies, it is still difficult for formerly incarcerated people to find...
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 13, 20211 min read
NEW Employer Referral Program on Honest Jobs!
We have launched a new Employer Referral Program that allows our Employment Partners to earn credit by inviting other fair-chance...
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Honest Jobs featured on National Public Radio
Last Saturday, Harley Blakeman, the CEO & Founder of Honest Jobs, and Scott Simon from NPR discussed how hiring justice-involved job...
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 11, 20212 min read
The Women's Bean Project in Colorado changes lives through transitional employment
Changing lives through transitional employment The Women's Bean Project in Denver, Colorado, is committed to helping women struggling to...
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 11, 20211 min read
The Easiest Way to Create a Resume - Use a Resume Builder Tool
Having a resume is one of the most important steps in your job search process, and is even more important if you have a criminal record....
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 11, 20212 min read
Employers are more open to hire justice-involved individuals - Honest Jobs featured in LA Times
Millions of people face barriers to employment despite the labor shortage Don Lee's article in the Los Angeles Times draws attention to...
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 11, 20212 min read
What are Transferable Skills? - Preparing for a Job with a Criminal Record
It is crucial for people with felony convictions on their record to identify the skills that they have gained during their life; either...
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Harley Blakeman
Oct 4, 20212 min read
Justice Involved Individuals have better chances in the U.S. Labor Market
The impact of incarceration rarely ends after release. In today's tight labor market, many companies are trying different tactics to hire...
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Harley Blakeman
Sep 29, 20212 min read
3 Ways to be More Competitive in the Job Market When You Have a Criminal Record
Finding your first job after a conviction can be extremely difficult, time-consuming, and sometimes disappointing. At Honest Jobs, we...
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Harley Blakeman
Sep 29, 20212 min read
Newly created Maryland re-entry program changes lives for five graduates
The Anne Arundel County Police Department (MD) established the Re-Entry and Community Collaboration Program to help their formerly...
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Harley Blakeman
Sep 27, 20212 min read
Helping justice-involved individuals to get back to work. What to know about the FBP.
The Federal Bonding Program aims to encourage employers to hire people with criminal records by providing Fidelity Bonds. The bonding...
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Harley Blakeman
Sep 27, 20212 min read
A way to benefit from hiring formerly incarcerated individuals. What you need to know about WOTC.
What is Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit program that aims to...
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