im a young black male looking for a job but i have a felony what should i do ive been turned down by everybody
822771
Something not everyone thinks about, but try writing a letter to your Governor asking for a pardon.  It would also help if you knew anyone of any power.\n\nYes, you will need to have your stuff together and write well.  But it is something to think about...
831442
It boils down to this: They have to accept your application by law. Whether they hire you or not is entirely up to them. Some states have weird bartender laws but I see no reason for a felony to hold ya up there. I'm a convicted felon,been to prison twice and have never had a problem gaining employment.Honesty is the best policy.You'll be respected for it! And if they don't hire you don't give up,ya didn't wanna work there anyhow. :)
351522
Go to job corps learn a trade (I know many people who benefited greatly from their experience) so if you do help your brother and it doesn't work out you have something to fall back on. Or do both
489360
No this is not discrimination.  I have a friend who manages an apartment complex and yes people can get turned down for an apartment if they have a felony conviction on there record.  I was actually in her office when a prospective tenant was turned down over the phone because of a prior murder charge.  I asked her the same question you are asking and the reason they can do this is to protect the other tenants.  Also since it is hard for former convicted felons to find jobs it can be difficult to for them to pay their rent.  Keep in mind these apartment complexes provide the service of renting you a place to live for a price.  Just like any other business they have the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.
1166696
It can be hard but not impossible.  I chose to tell the truth when I was looking for employment and it did pay off.  I have a great job with wonderful benefits and a generous salary.  It helps to have some type of skill to offer.  You may need to take courses or get some training so you can present yourself as a person with something to offer.  \n\nTo stay out of prison and any other circumstances that led you down that path, it is critical that you remain honest, no matter what.  Someone will hire you.
949521
Just  go,  you  don't  want  to  get  in  any  more  trouble.  Just  say  your'e  nursing  a  sick  relative  or  something.  Get  a  walking  stick,  they'll  have  sympathy  for  you.  It's  like  screwing  up  early  in  your  life,  like  doing  a  crime.  With  a  black  mark  against  you  it'll  be  hard  to  get  a  job  later  on  in  life.  We  all  got  stress,  just  look  at  the  mess  the  world  is  in.  Just  hang  in  there,  i  can't  promise  you  things will  get  better  i  can  only  wish  you  luck.  Take  care.
520038
Your dignity, self esteem and mental health are all way more important than a job.  Everyone needs a job where they are appreciated and respected. \n\nGood luck
751671
If you're religious, have faith.  If you're not religious still have faith that something will come through.  You deserve something special for all the things you've done for your family.  Keep hunting for jobs because that is all that you can do and eventually someone will recognize your contributions.  Hang in there.
1022301
Believe in yourself.  Everyone doubts themselves, they just don't always admit it.  You are young and you can perfect your skills if you find someone willing to work with you to help you attain your maximum abilities.  If you work hard and are dedicated, you can do anything.  If you can dream it, you can do it.  Good luck and don't give up, that's the worst crime of all.
384514
I know that wasnt' funny but the ist answer was hilarious!\nActually, have you already hashed this out in court?  Have  you already been found guilty (via trial or plea)?  If you answered, yes, to that question, the answer to your question is, NO!  You cannot get your record expunged unless you were a juvenile and accepted a deal to plead nolo contendre and do some community service and not get into any more trouble.  \nIf you did this as an adult, you will always have this on your record...\nOne good thing:  when applying for a job, check that the criminal record thing is regarding felonies.. at least you don't have a felony record... \nor, do you?
242383
No - get a job and support yourself instead of trying to be a parasite on society
99671
You need to stop whining, and then you need to stop lying on your job applications. Once you mature, maybe you'll be able to keep a job.
1092113
Just for the record, I am black. I can not speak for all blacks, but I can speak for my family and friends. We are all hard working people and NO ONE, has ever handed anything to me. I have worked myself through college to earn 4 degrees and I guarantee you that everything that I have earned has been obtained through hard work
837599
Go in looking nice and ask for an application.  You can see if you can get a job first.  Interviewing is good practice.
200087
Have you looked into filing for unemployment?  There are many misconceptions about when people are or are not eligible.  Even if you think you aren't, you might be eligible.\n\nYou could try a temporary agency.  There are many out there, and they require varying levels of experience and skills.\n\nYou could also try finding a casual labor job.  Construction contractors and farmers (as well as many other types of businesses) frequently hire casual labor on a temporary basis.  Because there is very little paperwork and few obligations for the employer, these positions are easy to get if you can find them.\n\nAlso, if you have things that are worth money that you don't absolutley HAVE to have, you could try selling them or getting a collateral loan from a pawn broker to tide you over until you find work.
996691
First you will want to check to see if the state in which you are applying has laws against hiring those who are convicted of crimes. I know GU no longer hires those convicted of sexual crimes for government jobs. Next, be up front with any recruiters. Don't bother going through all the interviews and tests if they can't even consider you due to the DUIs! You could try calling anonymously so that they don't connect you to a DUI even though it will come up eventually. Third, look for areas that are short of police officers and have the money to hire! If they really need someone, they are going to be more likely to take a risk (if they are allowed to do so with a DUI). Good luck!
48968
If you have a felony or even most misdemeanors you cannont become registered for anything in medical, law, teaching, basically all the good paying jobs out there. My fiancee' is having trouble even finding warehouse jobs, and that's bottom of the line stuff. So good luck.