Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Helping an Ex-Offender Secure Employment? Employer Perspective
Some quotes from recent Reentry Employment Series webinars that I thought might be interesting and/or useful to others serving the ex-offender population…
Jim Rodak of TRIAD Staffing in Cleveland, Ohio said:
"Even if there is nothing to put on a resume, it is important to have a resume. Most hiring managers are going to say, 'Send me a resume.'"
"Companies restrict themselves by NOT looking at ex-offenders as possible job candidates."
“Reentry employees are a huge asset to employers.”
Scott Baker, Owner of 5 Generation Bakers in Pittsburgh, PA, said:
"Criminal history is part of an individual's resume...include 'pen' work experience"
"The most important things to be said are the hardest to say. Tell clients to be honest about their criminal record."
“I did not know there was a list of Felony Friendly Employers.” When asked what he would ask of job developers in return for job opportunities, Mr. Baker replied, “Do not put me on the list!”
Jeff Block of Weatherford International:
“I look for three things on a resume…what you made, what you saved, and what you achieved.”
Chaz Kellem of The Pittsburgh Pirates said:
“Employers are still trying to figure out their role and responsibility in regard to helping ex-offenders reenter the workforce.”
Jim Rodak of TRIAD Staffing in Cleveland, Ohio said:
"Even if there is nothing to put on a resume, it is important to have a resume. Most hiring managers are going to say, 'Send me a resume.'"
"Companies restrict themselves by NOT looking at ex-offenders as possible job candidates."
“Reentry employees are a huge asset to employers.”
Scott Baker, Owner of 5 Generation Bakers in Pittsburgh, PA, said:
"Criminal history is part of an individual's resume...include 'pen' work experience"
"The most important things to be said are the hardest to say. Tell clients to be honest about their criminal record."
“I did not know there was a list of Felony Friendly Employers.” When asked what he would ask of job developers in return for job opportunities, Mr. Baker replied, “Do not put me on the list!”
Jeff Block of Weatherford International:
“I look for three things on a resume…what you made, what you saved, and what you achieved.”
Chaz Kellem of The Pittsburgh Pirates said:
“Employers are still trying to figure out their role and responsibility in regard to helping ex-offenders reenter the workforce.”
Monday, March 25, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Interesting Employer Quote
A representative of The Pittsburgh Pirates was our guest speaker at last week's Virtual Job Club. A participant asked about employers' perspective related to hiring individuals with a criminal record. During his reply, the rep said, “Employers are still trying to figure out their role and responsibility regarding helping individuals with a criminal past.” I found this to be very interesting, and it sounded to me like a great opportunity for reentry and workforce professionals to begin ‘educating’ employers about this issue instead of asking employers to help. It seems employers are struggling with this question as much as the rest of us. I’m curious to hear other thoughts, comments, reactions.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Next Career Talk to Feature Reentry Experts
On Monday, March 25th at 7:00 PM EST, Dean Williams of the Formerly Convicted Citizens Project, Belinda Ashley Chief United States Probation Officer Western Pennsylvania and Doug Silva of The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will join Scott Albert for a candid conversation about the difficulties men and women encounter when overcoming a previous criminal conviction.
To learn more about this show and other upcoming reentry activities, visit www.thealbertinstitute.com.
To learn more about this show and other upcoming reentry activities, visit www.thealbertinstitute.com.
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