10 Smart Tactics to get a Job with a Criminal Record

Visit this site to learn about industries that do not require background checks, how to check your records for errors, get records expunged or sealed, and other helpful advice

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Legal Action Center/National H.I.R.E. Network

Established by the Legal Action Center in 2001, the National Helping Individuals with criminal records Re-enter through Employment (H.I.R.E.) Network is both a national clearinghouse for information and an advocate for policy change.

Career OneStop: Ex Offender Resources

Find local resources, a list of who hires ex-offenders, and learn how to talk about your conviction through the job process. If you have a criminal record and are looking for work, this is a good place to start.  

Business Insider: “How to land a job when you have a criminal record”

Read this short article for advice on how and when to bring up a criminal record to a prospective employer

The National Reentry Resource Center

The Reentry Services Directory was developed by the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) to help individuals who have been incarcerated, and their families, find local reentry services. The NRRC has compiled a list of organizations and service providers who can address different reentry needs, including housing, employment, and family reunification.