Securing a new job and dealing with potential new employers as a felon with a criminal record is sometimes overwhelming. Especially if you’re actively looking and nobody is calling you back. You have to deal with the constant pressure from family members telling you to “just get a job” or your friends telling you that “everyone is hiring” as if you haven’t been trying. I know it can get embarrassing and frustrating, but don’t give up.
Or what about the people with little to no experience in the job field? I’ve also seen people be denied for positions they have completed training programs for because they have no experience. Being able to highlight the skills you do possess, being prepared and making sure the interviewer remembers you is very important. Check out this article on: >>> How to nail the interview with lack of experience.
When filling out the application, I know you always debate if you should tell them the truth about your felony/ lack of experience or not. Those who are honest may feel like they never even get a chance. Then ex-offenders who lie on a job application may get hired, but then fired if their criminal record becomes known. I know it sounds corny, but honesty is usually the best policy… you just have to know how to get your point across to make you look good.
Check out this article on: >>> How to explain your felony conviction to a new employer.
Now that you know how to explain your felony to your new potential employer, here is a list of employers/positions (located in or within 10 miles of Akron, OH) who are encouraging people with criminal backgrounds and/or little to no experience to apply and claim to fire felons. All these jobs have been posted within the last 15 days. I know the starting pay is not the best, but sometimes you just need to get your foot in the door and a better opportunity will become available within the company or even with another company. For some reason I’ve noticed people seem to be more desirable to employers when they are already employed.
- Firehouse Pub & Danny Boys Italian Eatery – Dishwasher paying $12-14/hr
- Seasonal Akron Food Associate – Assembly associate starting at $15/hr
- O’Charley’s – Dishwasher starting at $10.45/hr
- AA Maintenance Service, LLC – PT cleaning starting at $11/hr
- Traffic Safety Solutions – Certified flagger/ traffic controller paying $14.25/hr
- Neon Nachos & Ice Cream – PT Restaurant team member estimated $22.9K – $29K/yr
- Spaghetti Warehouse Akron – Line Cook paying $13-15/hr
- Oriana House, Inc. – Community Corrections Professional – All Shifts! paying $15-16/hr
- Sammies Bar and Grill – Line Cook paying up to $20/hr
- DeWalt Logistics LLC – Delivery driver paying up to $20/hr
- Weatherization Rx, LLC – General laborer/ construction paying $15.50-$16.60/hr
- The Tangier – Banquet server paying $16-18/hr
- Sweetbeats Sports & Soul Food Karaoke Bar – Fry/Grill Cook paying $15-16/hr
- Autozone – PT Delivery driver estimated $23.4K – $29.6K/yr
- Heritage Finishing – Industrial painter paying $18.41-22.17/hr
- Humility of Mary Housing – Property manager paying $17-19/hr
- BOLE Machinery, Inc. – Warehouse associate paying $19-20/hr
- Skypoint Recovery – Certified Peer Recovery Coach paying $18-20/hr
- Yankee Candle Company – Sales associate estimated $23.2K – $29.4K/yr
- Legacy Roofing Services – Commercial Roofer paying $18-25/hr
- TJ Maxx – Retail Sales Associate (Temporary) paying $12/hr
- AA Maintenance Service, LLC – Secretary/ Receptionist paying $11-13/hr
There are over 100+ jobs (who hire felons) on this Simply Hired website. Looks like you have to create an account, upload or create your resume, then you can easily apply to most of the jobs listed. Shoot your shot and don’t be afraid to take a leap of faith and apply for some of the positions you may think are out of your range. Most employers will train you on the job. Be sure to beef up your resume and list some of the qualifications they are looking for. I wish you all the luck in finding your next position, and if you have any luck with any of these companies… please leave a reply in the comments. You got this!!!
*** Remember a lot of businesses closed during covid, so the employers may or may not be able to verify your employment. Use that to your advantage!
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