Finding a new career with a felony?
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Finding a new career with a felony?
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I am a college graduate with a bachelor's in management but was convicted of a felony in 2004 while I was a junior. The felony was possesion of a controlled substance. Right now I'm just a shift manager but have reached the glass ceiling due to the felony. I am now looking for a different career, such as automotive technician. Do you think I would be able to find a job in that field after I complete all the college courses or will I can continue to get shut out like I do with management jobs I apply for.
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CkBusiness19
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I agree with Kody.
A lot of felons work as automotive technicians, and you should have no problems in securing a job as one.
That would be a great field to work in with a felony! It is along the same lines as a construction worker, and most jobs will not require a background check and I am assuming will not ever ask about your background. Especially with a felony as yours.
In addition, I am almost in the same category as you, except I have a different felony charge.
I have my bachelor's in business and currently working as a managing paralegal for a 50+ attorney law firm making $40,000 a year with GREAT benefits. Just another option. |
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Kody M
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You should have no problem getting that job. In fact a lot of convicted felons go into the auto tech industry. Best of luck! |
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jumpingrightin
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Go look for the jobs you want now, ask to have an interview with the hiring manager. Ask him or her about your background and strong desire to work there. Ask if they see any problems with the felony and tell them what it was for. Make sure you talk to the hiring manager, not just someone in HR. Anyone in HR is going to go by the book and you need to talk to the hiring manager cause that's the person who really does the hiring. |
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Steven K
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Im not completely sure but I believe you shouldn't have any issues with an automotive career and having a felony on your record. |
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