Comments on: Jobs for Felons in Indiana

By: IN Jobs Guide

IN Jobs Guide — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:58:50 +0000

I don’t recommend lying. Have you tried relying on your positives and leading with those? Do you stall out at the interviews or do you not get there? Have you tried a letter with your applications? Thanks.

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:51:31 +0000

The whole statement when we apply for a job that states, “Having a felony does not automatically disqualify you from employment with our company” is BS! You can rest assured that if you ‘fess up to being felon you not only won’t get the job, but more than likely you won’t even get a courtesy call back letting you know that you didn’t get the job. I had to call one employer several times and found out this punk was ducking my calls. He finally had some lady tell me to stop calling or they would get the police involved. I said,” WHOA NELLY! I didn’t threaten anyone. I just wanted to know about the status of the position I applied for.” They replied simply not to call anymore. THe best thing to do is lie because until society gets its head out of its butt we will always have this held against us. The way people think of convicted felons is that they lump us all together in category. In my case I have a drug possession case where it was the first time I ever got in trouble in my whole life and the judge wanted to make an example of me because I was a teacher. If people hear I’m a felon then I might as well be a murderer, arsonist, wife beater, extortionist, etc. It doesn’t matter what I did because everyone has already made up their minds on our kind. I’m not a bad person, but I made poor choices. I will pay for it by not being able to get the jobs I’m fully capable of succeeding at. Most of us felons, you see, aren’t bad folk, but in truth we made bad choices that got us in trouble. What ever happened to a second chance? I know GOD doesn’t want us to lie and I don’t want to lie, but I feel forced to. I dress up nice and pray they don’t do the background check. Some places are blinded by my nice appearance and don’t do it, but that’s rare. Anyway, God bless and I pray Lord that we can all find a place to fit in.

By: DON

DON — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:39:01 +0000

I have never served time I signed a plea in Marion County forgery X”s 4 and received probation. Sure that doesnt make any difference. I gotta get a job or whats the alternative??? They wonder why there is so many folks re-offending when the laws are the way they are. I am just lost and its not a good place to be!

By: IN Jobs Guide

IN Jobs Guide — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:55:41 +0000

Jeff – Have you tried the job search page on this site?

By: JEFF

JEFF — Mon, 31 May 2010 08:08:35 +0000

i am having the hardest time since i was releases from prison and have a felony conviction now i have always done sales in the past but now am frowned upon because of my convidtion if any one can help me out at all with any kind of descent employment please contact me thank you jeff t

By: angie - Work Force Inc

angie - Work Force Inc — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:31:50 +0000

It’s not completely true that no one will hire an ex-offender. While most places will turn their nose to anyone with a criminal background, there are the few places that prefer to hire minorities such as ex-offenders. I work at a re-entry facility that hires ex-offenders for a 6 month training program. In those 6 months we help our participants find permanent employment with higher pay, 90% of our participants leave from our program making no less than $10.00hr. The jobs are out there, you just have to know where to look. Stay clear of the medical industry unless your charge is 7+ years old, preferably 10. Warehouses are a great place, we have placed many a men with Wal-Mart. In addition to temp-to-hire services, checking with your local unemployment agency may prove useful as well.

By: Rachel Kenazi

Rachel Kenazi — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:11:22 +0000

No one will hire a felon. Your best bet is to work to get legislation passed to get your felony expunged. There is a bill in Congress but is stuck in committee called HR1529. You must write your congress people and urge them to pass this bill into law. Google federal expungement and learn more. Your fate is in your hands.

By: IN Jobs Guide

IN Jobs Guide — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:28:17 +0000

Who have you contacted in your area?

By: Michael Eward

Michael Eward — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:47:30 +0000

I need help finding gainful employment so that I can support myself and my family. I have a felony conviction on my record and I can’t seem to get employers to over look this. What can I do and where I go to find a meaningful job?