Job Seeking with a Criminal Record

Looking for a job can be challenging, but if you have a criminal record, it can be especially difficult. In this course, reentry employment expert Genevieve Rimer shows you how to prepare yourself for a successful job search with a criminal record.

Learn about proven strategies for building your confidence, recognizing your skills, and communicating your strengths and professional know-how with your resume, network, and much more. Brainstorm possible roles and industries that interest you and find out how to tap into your network to land a new job online, exploring techniques to search for opportunities with Fair Chance employers on LinkedIn. Along the way, Genevieve shares tips to help you ace your interview and successfully navigate challenging questions about your employment and conviction history.

Skills covered

• Job Search Strategies
• Employment Equity

Using LinkedIn Learning

Want to keep learning on LinkedIn? You can create a free LinkedIn account, but access to LinkedIn Learning usually requires a paid subscription or access provided through an employer, school, library, or other organization.

If you choose to use LinkedIn Learning, keep in mind that your progress in this course will not transfer, so you’ll be starting fresh there.

How to create a LinkedIn account:

1. Go to LinkedIn and select Join now.
2. Enter your email address and create a password.
3. Follow the prompts to finish setting up your account.
4. Once signed in, you can explore LinkedIn Learning and review the access options available to you.