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Expert Tips: Talking About Your Criminal Background in an Interview
This is an excerpt from "Unlocking Opportunities: How to Find a Job With a Criminal Record, " a 38-page guidebook of expert advice and...
Melissa Dickerson
May 21, 20242 min read
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How to Find a Job with a Criminal Record: Be Prepared to Talk About Your Background
When talking about your criminal record during interviews, honesty is key.
Melissa Dickerson
May 15, 20242 min read
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Expert Tips: Using Strong Resume Verbs
Here’s a comprehensive list of verbs grouped by categories commonly found in resumes.
Melissa Dickerson
May 7, 20241 min read
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How to Find a Job with a Criminal Record: Create a Strong Resume and Cover Letter
Having a strong resume and cover letter is crucial when searching for a job, especially with a criminal record.
Melissa Dickerson
May 1, 20247 min read
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How to Find a Job with a Criminal Record: Search for the Right Jobs
To avoid rejection because of your background, you should understand how employers make their hiring decisions.
Melissa Dickerson
Apr 15, 20245 min read
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How to Find a Job with a Criminal Record: Make Connections
Making connections (also called networking) is important for someone with a criminal record searching for a job.
Melissa Dickerson
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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How to Find a Job with a Criminal Record: Seek Support
By seeking support, you can get helpful resources and assistance to overcome challenges in finding a job and succeed in your search.
Melissa Dickerson
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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How to Find a Job with a Criminal Record: Self-Assessment and Skill Identification
Before you start looking for a job, it’s smart to take a moment to think about yourself.
Melissa Dickerson
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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Introducing the Fair-Chance Hiring Guidebook from Honest Jobs
Introducing the Fair-Chance Hiring Guidebook from Honest Jobs - a free, step-by-step guide for employers on how to implement fair-chance...
Harley Blakeman
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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How to Use the Honest Jobs Reentry Navigator
Honest Jobs’ powerful Reentry Navigator effortlessly connects your clients to thousands of background-friendly jobs and essential...
Harley Blakeman
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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Honest Jobs Introduces 'Export Jobs to PDF Feature' for Reentry Navigator
Honest Jobs, the nation's largest fair-chance job board, has unveiled an exciting new feature for Reentry Navigator. The introduction of...
Harley Blakeman
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Introducing the New Candidate Search for Employers
Honest Jobs continues to pioneer innovative solutions for fair-chance employers, and we are thrilled to introduce our latest game-changer...
Harley Blakeman
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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R&R Head Labs creates opportunities for barbers who deserve a second chance
R&R Head Labs believes that a great haircut can truly make a difference. They create opportunities for barbers who deserve a fair chance...
Harley Blakeman
Sep 27, 20231 min read
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Government agencies creating barriers for people with criminal backgrounds
It is already difficult to return to society after incarceration. However, additional barriers are set for people who have already paid...
Harley Blakeman
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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"No matter what, you're hiring all different types of people" - Billey
With the help of Honest Jobs, Billey now has the chance to support himself and work towards his ultimate career goal of becoming an...
Harley Blakeman
Sep 15, 20233 min read
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Barriers to employment prevent formerly incarcerated people from supporting their families
Molly Ingram’s article in WSHU highlights findings from a report made by an advocacy group, called Connecticut Voices for Children. The...
Harley Blakeman
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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Honest Jobs with Aventiv Technologies aim to eliminate the digital divide for incarcerated people
Aventiv Technologies is partnering with justice-impacted entrepreneurs to launch Justice Sandbox. Justice Sandbox aims to help...
Harley Blakeman
Aug 23, 20231 min read
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Considering people with backgrounds, the risk of negligent hiring is a lot lower than many believe
The “Second Chance Employment: Addressing Concerns About Negligent Hiring Liability” report found that the risk of negligent hiring is...
Harley Blakeman
Aug 9, 20231 min read
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Housing: Win-win for returning citizens and CA homeowners
The Homecoming Project was created by Impact Justice, a nonprofit organization in California. The project addresses the challenges that...
Harley Blakeman
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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"I'm very hopeful for my future.” - Donna
Donna is thrilled that there are still companies out there who will listen to her story and recognize that she is a valuable person with...
Harley Blakeman
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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