New Thoughts on an Old Problem
Now a decade past The Great Recession, millions of people around the country are still dealing with its devasting aftermath, even as new economic challenges arise. For too long we've done little to create economic solutions for serious problems, especially those related to economic fall-out. Coming back from a terrible loss, whether it be a failed business, personal bankruptcy or even a prison sentence requires dedication and determination. But also requires opportunity. This content is designed to stir new solutions for both individuals and for society as a whole.
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Information is power. Nobody knows that better than those cut off from so much of it, like those inside our prisons and jails.
As information can be hard to access in prison, I started a column called “Ask Bob.”
Should I lie about my criminal history?
One of the most frequent questions I get when I speak at jails and prisons is “since so many employers don’t hire people with a criminal history, why not just lie about it so I can get hired?” I understand why people feel they should lie on job applications, or other instances in life, given […]
I was down. I had hit bottom. Hard. But my mother didn’t raise a quitter. I knew I needed to learn from my mistakes. I needed to reset my life and start over. And soon I realized, I wasn’t alone.
When we lose small businesses, we lose the innovation, independence, and work ethic that give America a unique trading advantage over other countries. We need these advantages.
Your past, your life experience, is like the fuel in the Space Shuttle. If the fuel is properly used it can propel you into orbit, your destiny. If the fuel is improperly used it becomes dangerous, explosive, and can destroy the Shuttle. If the fuel is unused it weighs you down and keeps you stuck on the launch pad.
I’m ashamed to say that as an employer, before becoming a felon, I refused to hire anyone with a criminal record, regardless of what the position was and whether the criminal history was relevant to the job. It’s amazing what serving a prison sentence does to your perspective. Now I openly advocate for hiring returning […]
Banning the Box doesn’t mean an employer can’t ask about your criminal history. If you want to succeed in your job search, you need to be prepared to properly address your criminal history on job applications, and in interviews.
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