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Harley Blakeman
Jun 21, 20222 min read
With Honest Jobs, Elizabeth got a job offer only within a few days
Elizabeth was looking for employment for 3-4 months before she found Honest Jobs. With Honest Jobs, she got an offer only within a few...
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Harley Blakeman
Jun 17, 20222 min read
Alejandro found an employer that welcomed him and a job that allows him to spend time with his kids
Alejandro has an assault charge, which made it very difficult for him to find stable employment. With Honest Jobs, he found an employer...
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Harley Blakeman
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Building Freedom Ohio gives voice to formerly incarcerated people
Building Freedom Ohio is an organization run by individuals who were affected by the criminal justice system - either they themselves or...
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Harley Blakeman
Jun 7, 20221 min read
Formerly incarcerated OH, KY and WV residents can receive free manufacturing training
Recoveryworks was initiated by the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) in Huntington, WV. They provide free educational programs with a...
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Harley Blakeman
May 31, 20221 min read
In L.A., PVJobs prepares formerly incarcerated people for construction jobs through their program
The Hatch Program, run by Playa Vista Jobs (PVJobs) in Los Angeles, provides construction training programs to formerly incarcerated...
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Harley Blakeman
May 17, 20221 min read
Battle Tested provides immediate and sustainable support for people being released from prison
Battle Tested is based in Ohio and reimagines reentry by providing sustainable support to restore the lives of returning citizens. They...
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Harley Blakeman
May 12, 20221 min read
Check Out Honest Jobs's New Look with Updated Features!
We are very excited to announce that the Honest Jobs website has a new look and updated features! We hope the new design creates an even...
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Harley Blakeman
May 3, 20223 min read
3 Tips on How to Talk About your Criminal Background in a Job Interview
Interviewing with a felony is frustrating for many reasons. You want to be upfront and honest about your past, but you don’t want to...
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Harley Blakeman
May 3, 20222 min read
Why HR Should Champion Fair-Chance Hiring
Business leaders are looking to HR for strategies and innovations to address pressing talent-related challenges. Fair-chance hiring is a...
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Harley Blakeman
May 3, 20221 min read
Mother’s Day is coming up! Help Black mothers get home to their children
With Mother’s Day is coming up, we'd like to highlight National Bail Out’s efforts to coordinate the Mama’s Day Bail Out. The goal is to...
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Harley Blakeman
May 3, 20221 min read
Second Chance Month Recap
Honest Jobs is working hard every day to provide chances to people who face barriers to employment due to their criminal records. April...
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Harley Blakeman
Apr 26, 20221 min read
HOPE for Prisoners helps formerly incarcerated people reenter society
Hope for Prisoners is a re-entry organization in Las Vegas, NV, which helps people successfully reenter their communities after being...
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Harley Blakeman
Apr 26, 20223 min read
3 Tips on How to Prepare for Your Job Search with a Conviction
There are more and more felony-friendly job opportunities on the job market and Honest Jobs is committed to helping you connect with...
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Harley Blakeman
Apr 26, 20221 min read
More than 100 formerly incarcerated people in Durham, NC, received universal basic income deposits
This March, 109 formerly incarcerated people in North Carolina received a deposit of $500 directly into their bank accounts. The first of...
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Harley Blakeman
Apr 21, 20222 min read
Greyston Bakery is a role model for bold, progressive hiring practices
Greyston Bakery started in 1982 with the goal to employ individuals who faced significant barriers to employment. They call their hiring...
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Harley Blakeman
Apr 21, 20223 min read
Preparing for an interview - How to Dress for an Interview
Interviewing with a criminal record is challenging for many reasons. At Honest Jobs, we are here to help you connect with second-chance...
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Harley Blakeman
Apr 19, 20221 min read
Prison Arts Collective aims to transform the lives of incarcerated people through art
Prison Arts Collective’s mission is to encourage communication, empathy, self-expression, and reflection through the arts. Their approach...
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Harley Blakeman
Apr 11, 20222 min read
What you need before looking for a job with a criminal background
If you have a criminal record, before jumping into the job market, it would be wise to review this survival check list. You may have...
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Harley Blakeman
Apr 11, 20221 min read
TimeDone Economic Empowerment Program helps formerly incarcerated people reach financial stability
For many people, regaining financial independence after incarceration is one of the greatest barriers to a stable life for themselves and...
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Harley Blakeman
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Preparing for a job interview with a felony conviction
To be great at interviewing is a valuable skill, and is especially important when you have a criminal conviction. It often takes a lot of...
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