1. Past Criminal Record Keeping You Employed Today? 4 Tips to Help You
Grab the Job
Getting a decent job in current competitive job market is really difficult. And for people with some criminal record, job
hunting comes with more than its fair share of challenges. However, let me first tell you that as long as you are legal
citizen of your country, it is your right and privileges to aspire for a good life. As you look for your next job, here are
some tips that can make the journey smoother and easier:
Do Not Look for Sympathy
Before you enter the interview room kill the idea of getting sympathy from your interviewer. If you have any criminal
record than it is essential to put your positive points forward. Persuade the employer to look beyond your criminal
record by talking about your educational qualifications, prior work experience and skills. Sad stories are not meant for
interview rooms and it is always better to leave them out.
Gain Complete Knowledge about Your Own Record
One of the most important steps to ensure that a criminal history does not cause hindrance when you are applying for
a job is to clearly understand what your criminal history is. Not all criminal are treated equally. A legal warrant differs
from a violation which differs from a felony and an arrest. If you are convicted for a minor offence like public
drunkenness, it may be a violation and not a crime. Having your paper ready and clear will help you guard against
issues that arise during background checks with incomplete information.
Follow the Right Path
Your criminal record is now a thing of past. Now you should start afresh and follow the right path while job hunting.
Create an attractive resume that showcase your skills and strong points and then enroll yourself in some decent job
portals like jobreset.com etc. You can also check local and national newspapers for job listings and also inform your
friends that you are looking for job. You should keep as many options open as possible. This will increase your
chances of getting an interview call and subsequently a good job. While applying for multiple jobs, make sure you
have enough time difference to make it to all the interviews.
Patience is the Key to Win
Keep in mind that it takes every job seeker some time to find a job. It may take some weeks, some months or even
longer to obtain a job. This has nothing to do with your criminal record. If you are applying for 100 jobs in a week,
then keep in mind that even hiring officials have to deal with thousands of resume on a daily basis. That have many
responsibilities including short listing, interviewing, recruiting, paperwork, checking references, background
verifications and much more.

2. The key to getting a good job despite your criminal record is to confirm the employer that you have moved on from
your past activities and now a responsible citizen who can be a valuable addition to their organization. Any positive
change in your past habits is a good sign that you have moved on. For instance, if you have got married recently or
had kids, show your employer that now you are a changed human being with responsibilities on your shoulders.