WELCOME TO JOB IDEAS
Find Jobs for Felons – Tips To Help You Find Employment for Felons
Number of View: 1
Finding a job
is a second chance for many ex-felons who have already decided to move
on for the better. Once they have served their sentences, don’t you
think it’s time that jobs are granted to them? After all, employment is the easiest ways to re-establish someone into the outside word.
Many ex-felons could have changed for the better if only they were given a good opportunity to do so. Nevertheless, even though the law protects ex-felons for fair treatment to job opportunities, jobs remain difficult to come by. The instability of our economy coupled with the increasing competitiveness of other job seekers just makes matter worse. It’s nobody’s fault that jobs are hard to come by. According to studies, about 80% of US companies background-check their applicants. And sadly, many ex-felons seeking jobs just don’t stand a chance against the average applicant.
Yes, jobs are necessary for the full rehabilitation of a person with felony records. But realistically, is finding a job as an ex-felon even possible? Can people with previous undesirable records find jobs? How would you explain your past mistake? Even if you are granted the same fair treatment as a regular job seeker, how can you prove to your potential employer that you are a better choice than the other job applicants? How can you prove that you deserve to receive any of the jobs they offer?
The good news is, though jobs for felons are not easy to find, there are still opportunities out there. All you have to do is to learn how to search for and find these jobs. Below are some suggestions that would help you find and land employment.
FOR MORE READING
THE JOB IDEAS
Choosing the first step on your career path is probably the most important decision you’ll ever have to make and naturally, great care should be taken before making a decision. For any graduate entering the world of employment, it can be vital to make sure you use the correct method of finding the right position.
While the role of recruitment consultants may not be at the forefront of a graduate’s thoughts, their benefits should not be underestimated and if you’ve yet to experience the highs and lows of job hunting, it should be made clear just how much work they put in on your behalf.
As you’d expect, finding that first step on the career ladder may take time but it can end up consuming your entire day. Endless searches through trade publications and the national press can be followed by lengthy application processes.
Recruitment consultants are professionals and you are guaranteed to find one with relevant expertise in the industry that you are looking to enter. An initial meeting with a consultant will give them all the information they need to look for a position on your behalf and their network of contacts can even make you aware of openings before they become widely open to other applicants.
If you’ve never compiled a CV before, that can also be a difficult and time-consuming task. Choosing the right words takes time and thought, but a recruiter can offer their expertise to guide you through this pivotal process.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
JOB IDEAS
for every updated visit our website
www.thejobideas.com
Many ex-felons could have changed for the better if only they were given a good opportunity to do so. Nevertheless, even though the law protects ex-felons for fair treatment to job opportunities, jobs remain difficult to come by. The instability of our economy coupled with the increasing competitiveness of other job seekers just makes matter worse. It’s nobody’s fault that jobs are hard to come by. According to studies, about 80% of US companies background-check their applicants. And sadly, many ex-felons seeking jobs just don’t stand a chance against the average applicant.
Yes, jobs are necessary for the full rehabilitation of a person with felony records. But realistically, is finding a job as an ex-felon even possible? Can people with previous undesirable records find jobs? How would you explain your past mistake? Even if you are granted the same fair treatment as a regular job seeker, how can you prove to your potential employer that you are a better choice than the other job applicants? How can you prove that you deserve to receive any of the jobs they offer?
The good news is, though jobs for felons are not easy to find, there are still opportunities out there. All you have to do is to learn how to search for and find these jobs. Below are some suggestions that would help you find and land employment.
FOR MORE READING
THE JOB IDEAS
The Benefits of Using Recruitment Consultants for Graduate Roles
Number of View: 1Choosing the first step on your career path is probably the most important decision you’ll ever have to make and naturally, great care should be taken before making a decision. For any graduate entering the world of employment, it can be vital to make sure you use the correct method of finding the right position.
While the role of recruitment consultants may not be at the forefront of a graduate’s thoughts, their benefits should not be underestimated and if you’ve yet to experience the highs and lows of job hunting, it should be made clear just how much work they put in on your behalf.
As you’d expect, finding that first step on the career ladder may take time but it can end up consuming your entire day. Endless searches through trade publications and the national press can be followed by lengthy application processes.
Recruitment consultants are professionals and you are guaranteed to find one with relevant expertise in the industry that you are looking to enter. An initial meeting with a consultant will give them all the information they need to look for a position on your behalf and their network of contacts can even make you aware of openings before they become widely open to other applicants.
If you’ve never compiled a CV before, that can also be a difficult and time-consuming task. Choosing the right words takes time and thought, but a recruiter can offer their expertise to guide you through this pivotal process.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
JOB IDEAS
for every updated visit our website
www.thejobideas.com
11 Steps to Ensure Safety During Terminations
Number of View: 2
Many violent and even deadly terminations could have been avoided if managers had said and done the right things – and brought in the right authorities at the appropriate times.
Now more than ever, as economic news worsens and unemployment keeps climbing, the pressure, fear, and anxiety facing newly terminated workers could turn your next termination into something far, far worse.
Here are 11 steps to reduce the risk of violence and increase safety for you and your employees during a termination.
1. Pause before rushing into a termination.
2. Address the immediate safety concerns by evaluating and eliminating the risks as much as possible. In high-risk terminations we recommend taking the time to stabilize the situation by fulfilling due diligence and effectively using threat assessment procedures. If you are in doubt about the risk, hire an experienced outside consultant.
3. Planning occurs at every step of the process. The more dangerous the termination the more fluid the situation.
4. Choose a neutral environment for the termination such as a conference room. The room should have lots of windows, be closest to the entrance, and have minimal furniture.
5. Create a safe environment. Clear the table or desks of any objects that can be used as weapons (pens and pencils are also on this list of objects that could be used as weapons).
6. Have a male and a female in the room to handle the termination. Only one person actively communicates the termination, the second person does not participate but is there as a witness and to provide assistance if necessary.
7. De-personalize the situation. When/if possible, emphasize that the termination is about the position, not the person.
8. Control your emotions. Remain as neutral as possible and focus on the situation, not the person.
9. Ensure that all company property has been retrieved and that the employees property is being packed and inventoried. The employee should sign for their property and be given their personal belongings at the completion of the termination. Employees should not be allowed to return to their offices or work stations after termination.
10. Separate completely. Any termination process with a high risk individual should strive for a complete separation in which there is no opportunity to reestablish a relationship with the company.
11. Avoid the walk of shame! Respect the persons dignity.
Terminations are never fun or comfortable. Follow these 11 steps to reduce the risks associated with terminations and move forward in a productive, safe manner.
Clients rely on Carol Fredricksons skills, knowledge and expertise to prevent 6-7 figure lawsuits, and more importantly to avert violent workplace disasters. Carol works with clients in preventing and responding to high-risk situations of all types and sizes.
Since 1993 over 100,000 people have benefited from Carols powerful message of personal strength and self reliance. She keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with stranger-than-fiction case studies and “worst case scenarios” pulled from hundreds of real-life violent workplace situations – and preventing hundreds more through her work “in the trenches” onsite with corporate clients, partnering with law firms, and working closely with law enforcement agencies nationwide
You just found out that a friend, who lost their job two weeks ago, today found a new job and was offered a better paying position. Talk about “luck.” Really, you should be so lucky.
If you carefully look into the situation your friend found himself in, he had been building a support network for years. He had a history of helping others in a variety of circumstances. He lost his job, focused on what he wanted, contacted his network, and one of his contacts came through. So “luck” had very little to do with his success.
He had been building a “luck” balance in his career bank for a very long time. When he went to make a withdrawal his balance was hefty enough that a job that fit his career objective happened to be available.
Aside from the luck factor here’s what successful job hunters follow working as “project managers,” in finding the right job:
1. Create a job hunting plan. What job or jobs will you be searching for? What is your employment goal? What employers will you be targeting? Where are they located? What resources will you be using?
Break down what you plan on doing every day, every week and every month. Plan on putting in a full week. Spend adequate time in research and study. Keep the plan balanced and restrict the time you spend looking at a computer screen. Build flexibility into your job search plan to account for unexpected opportunities and setbacks.
Many violent and even deadly terminations could have been avoided if managers had said and done the right things – and brought in the right authorities at the appropriate times.
Now more than ever, as economic news worsens and unemployment keeps climbing, the pressure, fear, and anxiety facing newly terminated workers could turn your next termination into something far, far worse.
Here are 11 steps to reduce the risk of violence and increase safety for you and your employees during a termination.
1. Pause before rushing into a termination.
2. Address the immediate safety concerns by evaluating and eliminating the risks as much as possible. In high-risk terminations we recommend taking the time to stabilize the situation by fulfilling due diligence and effectively using threat assessment procedures. If you are in doubt about the risk, hire an experienced outside consultant.
3. Planning occurs at every step of the process. The more dangerous the termination the more fluid the situation.
4. Choose a neutral environment for the termination such as a conference room. The room should have lots of windows, be closest to the entrance, and have minimal furniture.
5. Create a safe environment. Clear the table or desks of any objects that can be used as weapons (pens and pencils are also on this list of objects that could be used as weapons).
6. Have a male and a female in the room to handle the termination. Only one person actively communicates the termination, the second person does not participate but is there as a witness and to provide assistance if necessary.
7. De-personalize the situation. When/if possible, emphasize that the termination is about the position, not the person.
8. Control your emotions. Remain as neutral as possible and focus on the situation, not the person.
9. Ensure that all company property has been retrieved and that the employees property is being packed and inventoried. The employee should sign for their property and be given their personal belongings at the completion of the termination. Employees should not be allowed to return to their offices or work stations after termination.
10. Separate completely. Any termination process with a high risk individual should strive for a complete separation in which there is no opportunity to reestablish a relationship with the company.
11. Avoid the walk of shame! Respect the persons dignity.
Terminations are never fun or comfortable. Follow these 11 steps to reduce the risks associated with terminations and move forward in a productive, safe manner.
Clients rely on Carol Fredricksons skills, knowledge and expertise to prevent 6-7 figure lawsuits, and more importantly to avert violent workplace disasters. Carol works with clients in preventing and responding to high-risk situations of all types and sizes.
Since 1993 over 100,000 people have benefited from Carols powerful message of personal strength and self reliance. She keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with stranger-than-fiction case studies and “worst case scenarios” pulled from hundreds of real-life violent workplace situations – and preventing hundreds more through her work “in the trenches” onsite with corporate clients, partnering with law firms, and working closely with law enforcement agencies nationwide
Job Hunting Skills: Add Some Luck to Your Job Hunt!
Number of View: 4You just found out that a friend, who lost their job two weeks ago, today found a new job and was offered a better paying position. Talk about “luck.” Really, you should be so lucky.
If you carefully look into the situation your friend found himself in, he had been building a support network for years. He had a history of helping others in a variety of circumstances. He lost his job, focused on what he wanted, contacted his network, and one of his contacts came through. So “luck” had very little to do with his success.
He had been building a “luck” balance in his career bank for a very long time. When he went to make a withdrawal his balance was hefty enough that a job that fit his career objective happened to be available.
Aside from the luck factor here’s what successful job hunters follow working as “project managers,” in finding the right job:
1. Create a job hunting plan. What job or jobs will you be searching for? What is your employment goal? What employers will you be targeting? Where are they located? What resources will you be using?
Break down what you plan on doing every day, every week and every month. Plan on putting in a full week. Spend adequate time in research and study. Keep the plan balanced and restrict the time you spend looking at a computer screen. Build flexibility into your job search plan to account for unexpected opportunities and setbacks.
0 comments:
Post a Comment