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Honest Jobs featured on National Public Radio
Last Saturday, Harley Blakeman, the CEO & Founder of Honest Jobs, and Scott Simon from NPR discussed how hiring justice-involved job...

Harley Blakeman
Oct 13, 20211 min read


The Women's Bean Project in Colorado changes lives through transitional employment
Changing lives through transitional employment The Women's Bean Project in Denver, Colorado, is committed to helping women struggling to...

Harley Blakeman
Oct 11, 20212 min read


The Easiest Way to Create a Resume - Use a Resume Builder Tool
Having a resume is one of the most important steps in your job search process, and is even more important if you have a criminal record....

Harley Blakeman
Oct 11, 20211 min read


Employers are more open to hire justice-involved individuals - Honest Jobs featured in LA Times
Millions of people face barriers to employment despite the labor shortage Don Lee's article in the Los Angeles Times draws attention to...

Harley Blakeman
Oct 11, 20212 min read


What are Transferable Skills? - Preparing for a Job with a Criminal Record
It is crucial for people with felony convictions on their record to identify the skills that they have gained during their life; either...

Harley Blakeman
Oct 11, 20212 min read


Justice Involved Individuals have better chances in the U.S. Labor Market
The impact of incarceration rarely ends after release. In today's tight labor market, many companies are trying different tactics to hire...

Harley Blakeman
Oct 4, 20212 min read


3 Ways to be More Competitive in the Job Market When You Have a Criminal Record
Finding your first job after a conviction can be extremely difficult, time-consuming, and sometimes disappointing. At Honest Jobs, we...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 29, 20212 min read


Newly created Maryland re-entry program changes lives for five graduates
The Anne Arundel County Police Department (MD) established the Re-Entry and Community Collaboration Program to help their formerly...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 29, 20212 min read


Helping justice-involved individuals to get back to work. What to know about the FBP.
The Federal Bonding Program aims to encourage employers to hire people with criminal records by providing Fidelity Bonds. The bonding...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 27, 20212 min read


A way to benefit from hiring formerly incarcerated individuals. What you need to know about WOTC.
What is Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit program that aims to...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 27, 20212 min read


Empowering Formerly Incarcerated Women Through Pottery
The People's Pottery Project's mission is to empower and give an opportunity to formerly incarcerated women, trans and non-binary...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 23, 20211 min read


Joseph found a job through Honest Jobs, that gave him a chance to prove his potential
Joseph's example shows that just because someone made a mistake, doesn't mean they are not a good person. His convictions made it...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 23, 20211 min read


Shakira got the first job she applied to on the Honest Jobs website
One in three people has some type of criminal record in the US. Even a misdemeanor keeps people locked out of job opportunities. Shakira...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Eric found a job soon after he signed up with Honest Jobs
We know how difficult it can be to find a job with a sex offense. Eric realized it at the early stages of his job search and he started...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 20, 20211 min read


Step Up Durham will provide $500 monthly checks to formerly incarcerated people
Fighting against inequality Step Up Durham is a nonprofit organization that aims to help formerly incarcerated individuals get back to...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 20, 20212 min read


3 Things to Do after an Interview
On Honest Jobs’ blog, we have discussed topics like how to start your job search with a conviction, how to write a resume, and how to...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 14, 20212 min read


Welcome Home SIS - A nonprofit organization that helps system impacted women after their release
Welcome home SIS Welcome home SIS is a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, Ohio, that helps formerly incarcerated women with...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 14, 20211 min read


Honest Jobs is proud to be a featured Tech Innovator at SHRM21 in Las Vegas!
Are you attending #SHRM21 in Las Vegas this week? Stop by the Workplace Innovation Zone in the Expo Hall and say hi! Also, be on the...

Harley Blakeman
Sep 7, 20211 min read


Changing Colorado's Prison Culture through Art
Moe Clark’s article highlights the “Chained Voices” exhibit at the University of Denver which showcases art solely created by individuals...

Harley Blakeman
Aug 26, 20212 min read


As Christopher's example shows, finding a job with a violent felony is not impossible
Christopher has a violent felony conviction, which is usually hard for employers to look past. However, at Honest Jobs, we work with...

Harley Blakeman
Aug 26, 20211 min read
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