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A past felony conviction played a big part in Renae Gray’s job search. It took 15 months of looking to finally get hired. Her strategy was to be upfront about her criminal past during interviews because she knew employers would find out anyway. Over and over, she watched as the expression and demeanor of her interviewers changed when she came clean. They stopped smiling, stopped taking notes. Applying for a job is already a daunting task. It’s that much harder for people with criminal records or a spotty work history. We’ll take a look at how the hiring process can work for and against those with criminal records and blemishes on their resume.
Guests:
Michele Justice (Navajo) – president of Personnel Security Consultants
Anthony Tillman (Mohawk, Otoe Missouri and Creek) – human resources employee relations specialist for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and vice president of the National Native American Human Resources Association
Break 1 Music: Keep It Hopping Remix (feat. Cris Derksen) (song) Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie (artist) Keep It Hopping (Remix) [feat. Cris Derksen] (single)
Break 2 Music: Red River Jig (song) Bill Stevens (artist) Fiddlin’ Through The Years (album)
