Job Seeking with a Criminal Record

45mGeneral2023-01-31

Authors

Genevieve Rimer

Reentry Employment Expert

Course details

Looking for a job can be challenging, but if you have a criminal record, it can be especially difficult. In this course, reentry employment expert Genevieve Rimer shows you how to prepare yourself for a successful job search with a criminal record.

Learn about proven strategies for building your confidence, recognizing your skills, and communicating your strengths and professional know-how with your resume, network, and much more. Brainstorm possible roles and industries that interest you and find out how to tap into your network to land a new job online, exploring techniques to search for opportunities with Fair Chance employers on LinkedIn. Along the way, Genevieve shares tips to help you ace your interview and successfully navigate challenging questions about your employment and conviction history.

Skills covered

Workplace EquityJob SearchingDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Career DevelopmentOne-Off

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Navigating the jobsearch with a criminal record

1. Getting Job Start Ready

02 - Build your confidence
03 - Recognize your skills
04 - Consider your job history story
05 - Create a strong resume
06 - Start building your network in person and on LinkedIn
07 - Find support for your job search

2. Looking for Work

08 - List jobs that interest you
09 - Be resourceful when looking for work
10 - Find a job online
11 - Find fair chance pledges and supportive employers

3. Interviewing for a Job

12 - Who is your interviewer Learn to talk the talk
13 - Answer the Tell me about yourself question
14 - Understand the Ban the Box
15 - Answer the conviction question
16 - Leave a lasting positive impression

Conclusion

17 - The time is now