Robin asks: "I have been applying for several (job's on & off snag-a-job) and have gotten interviews. All the apps ask about convictions for felonies and misdemeanors. l currently have a misdemeanor from 2008 and I always disclose it. At the interviews they act like they didn't see my answer and then when the subject [...]
Before coming to Snagajob, I worked at an organization where a big part of my job was helping people who were newly released from prison find jobs. I worked with a lot of people who had court costs and fines and child support payments hanging over their heads. They needed and wanted work, but it [...]
Volunteering is great for your community, but it’s also a great way to land a job. Why does volunteering help you find work faster? Volunteering helps you sharpen current skills or learn new ones It can be used as experience on your resume or job applications It expands your network and increases the number of [...]
Most of these tips apply to any job search, but they are especially important to keep in mind when you’ve got a criminal record following your job applications around: Work your way up. It’s easier to get a job when you have a job. Apply for jobs you are truly qualified for. I cannot count [...]
Meet our latest guest writer, Ex-Felon Girl! She’s here to share her real-life experiences on finding a job, succeeding at work and rebuilding your life after a felony offense. If you like her advice, be sure to let us know – we’re here to help you with the information you need to succeed! The number [...]
At SnagAJob.com we get a lot of questions around advice and types of jobs for felons. Sometimes it's from family members looking to help their loved one get back to work, but mostly the questions come from people looking to turn their life around; people looking to make a positive change in their life by looking [...]