Recently I went to the Wynne Unit which is part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. It is the second oldest prison in Texas, and from an architectural perspective, the building was old and beautiful. –While there, I worked with some of the inmates on their soft skills and the services that are available at Workforce Solutions. Continue reading ‘Do You Have a Criminal Background?’
Posts Tagged 'Criminal Background'
A New Start – Overcoming a Criminal Background
Published August 3, 2015 Employment ClosedTags: Criminal Background, Employment, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, persistence, success, support, Workforce Solutions
Nearly everyone who has ever looked for employment has faced some kind of barrier or obstacle in their job search. Continue reading ‘A New Start – Overcoming a Criminal Background’
Caught a Rap
Published May 7, 2012 Employment ClosedTags: Attitude, Career advice, Criminal Background, Employee Relations, Employment, Houston, Houston jobs, How to find a job, Interview, job barriers, Job Search, job seekers, jobs, Preparation, Workforce Solutions
Sometimes we see job seekers with backgrounds…backgrounds of the criminal type. And these job seekers deserve jobs, too. I mean, let’s face it – as some of them have mentioned, if they don’t find work, they may be tempted to go back to “their old habits.” Frankly, I’d much rather they find a job. Continue reading ‘Caught a Rap’
Seeking a Shawshank Redemption
Published January 4, 2010 Employment ClosedTags: Criminal Background, Employment, Employment Law, Houston, Houston jobs, How to find a job, HR Policy, Interview, Interview Questions, Job Search, Unemployment, Workforce Solutions
Dealing with a criminal record while job seeking.
Finding a job these days is tough for everyone, but having a criminal offense on your record makes it an even more daunting task. In this “employer’s market” they have a certain leverage and opportunity to be extremely selective in hiring. With an abundance of job seekers employers must determine if hiring a candidate with an imperfect background is worth the risk of a law suit or perhaps exorbitant hikes in insurance premiums. Continue reading ‘Seeking a Shawshank Redemption’
Don’t Let A Barrier Be Your Barrier
Published August 24, 2009 Employment 4 CommentsTags: At work, Attitude, Barriers, Career Fair, Criminal Background, Elevator Speech, Employers, Employment, Employment Law, Hire Event, Houston, Houston jobs, Interview, Interview Questions, Job Fair, Job Search, Job Skills, jobs, Layoff, Networking, Networking Summary, New Graduate, Preparation, Rebranding Your Skills, Social Networking, Summer Employment, Unemployment Insurance
How to market yourself when you have challenges in your work and personal history.
Tell me, is this you? Are you having a hard time finding a job because you have a criminal charge in your history? Do you find it hard to look for a job because you have three children that are not yet in school? Have you worked for a number of employers in the past couple of years and can’t seem to shake the job hopping? Continue reading ‘Don’t Let A Barrier Be Your Barrier’
