If you or someone close to you has a criminal background you know that it can feel very isolating at times. Often felons feel that they are cast aside from society and unable to re-enter the workforce, but there are opportunities to explore!

I recently discovered a program offered by Goodwill called “Jobs on the Outside” located in North Carolina.

It’s a free program that assists individuals with a criminal background successfully obtain and keep a job.

J.O.T.O offers:

•Career coaching •Job search and placement assistance •Resume preparation •Community service agency referrals

You can learn more about Jobs on the Outside [by clicking here] (https://www.triadgoodwill.org/train/jobs-on-the-outside-joto/#.W1HlTNhKjOS).

Have questions? Contact Goodwill [here] (https://www.triadgoodwill.org/contact-us/#.W1Ho9NhKjOQ).

Please feel free to pass info along.

Let’s help one another succeed! : )

Check this out. I have a Job interview set up with a company that originally rejected me after an interview last year. They just called me out of the blue and asked if I was still interested in the position. I have a job right now but this is a much better gig with more money and benefits. Not much has changed for me professionally that I can add to the interview and I'm not sure what they didn't like about me last time that I can correct or do different this time around. So, what can I do differently to prepare for this interview?