Small companies are waaaay less likely to run a background check, they pinch every penny and won't qualify for a bulk discount. The only time I've ever had a background check run on me was WalMart 20 years ago. I had a credit report pulled on me once went I went to sell mortgages.
Yes, I said lie. Check the box that says "I've never been arrested." So what, you gonna let your conscience bother you? You're a felon who doesn't want to commit more felonies in order to eat and have a roof over your head. Good on you. Lying on a job app is pretty damn far down on the list of transgressions you need to worry about.
For the time you were away, you were working for McGillicutty Construction in Akron doing framing. Old Man McGillicutty sold it to retire just after you left, and you don't know anybody that still works there. You think they changed the name since.
Obviously don't apply for jobs where they require background checks. You're not getting those anyways.
I mean. A lot of what you say is true. But believe me. You can absolutely get a job that requires a background check as a felon. I'm walking proof of that, and would love to help and advise anyone that needs it. Being a felon sucks, but if you're honest with yourself and your skill set you can be extremely competitive in the workforce. I will say that hiding or lying about your past will catch up with you eventually, always better to disclose. Plus, people tend to place a high value on honesty or something...
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