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Can I get a job with a criminal record?

On Behalf of | Oct 28, 2019 | DUI/DWI/OUI

If you are among the many people who live in Nebraska and have some sort of criminal activity on your record, you may worry about how or where you might be able to get a new job. Being employed and earning a living is an essential element to moving your life forward in a positive manner so it is understandable that you may be concerned that your past could get in the way of this. That does not need to happen, however, as you can find a good job even after a criminal conviction.

According to Monster.com, one of the things you should do is to target jobs that would not be directly impacted by your criminal incident. For example, if you were convicted of a drunk driving offense, you may be better served to apply for jobs that do not require you to drive.

You may also want to run your own background check so you know what information a potential employer might see. Knowing this, you can proactively discuss the situation with them before they receive the report. Your conversation should focus on how you have moved forward and ensured that you will not experience the same situation again.

This information is not intended to provide legal advice but is instead meant to give people in Nebraska an overview of how they may approach the process of looking for a new job and getting their life on a positive track when they have a criminal conviction on their record.

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