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I was hoping someone could help me with this embarassing question. I am a 27 year old currently going to school for a CIS dgree. At the age of 20 I was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to sell and became a convicted felon. My question is: Am I wasting my time getting this degree because my conviction will keep me from getting hired? Does anyone know of other's in this similiar position? I have an excellent GPA and am no longer involved with any illegal activity of any kind. I was a young kid who made a stupid decision. My thinking is that a felon with a degree has a better chance at a job than a felon without one. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Depends almost entirely upon the company doing the hiring. Some might not give you a chance because of the personal beliefs of the boss/board or the nature of the business they are in, others might adopt a take as they find approach, others might be impressed by the drive of a candidate who has turned his life around and wants to make something of it...
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Welcome! I agree with all of them, go for it and yes it does make sense, a felon with a degree has a better chance than a felon without one.
Good Luck!
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welcome...hope you'll enjoy it here... cheer up m8.
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Welcome to Daniweb
You have hopefully come a long way since then right??
That wont be overlooked im sure,give it a try.... YOU MIGHT SUCCEED!
Good luck
You have hopefully come a long way since then right??
That wont be overlooked im sure,give it a try.... YOU MIGHT SUCCEED!
Good luck
I think the major advantage of a well-rounded education is the comprehensive knowledge and life experience received, not just an individual's increased employment prosepects in any specific field. With your degree, you'll be in a good position to build relationships for independent business ventures of your own.
You may start out small, professionally speaking, while working for someone else's firm, but there's no reason you can't set a goal of being a business owner down the road and work toward it. Remember, virtually nobody achieves real financial independence working for someone else's company.
You may start out small, professionally speaking, while working for someone else's firm, but there's no reason you can't set a goal of being a business owner down the road and work toward it. Remember, virtually nobody achieves real financial independence working for someone else's company.
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