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Ask Slashdot: Can a Felon Work In IT?

Posted by samzenpus on from the orange-is-not-the-new-big-blue dept.

First time accepted submitter Lesrahpem writes I'm a felon with several prior misdemeanor convictions from an immature time in my life. I've since cleaned up my act, and I want to go back into the IT sector. I keep running into potential employers who tell me they'd like to hire me but can't because of my past record (expunging won't work, I'm in Ohio). Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Should I just give up and change careers?"

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  1. Outside the box by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Have you tried threatening them?

  2. Re: Clearance by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Ah ...no you are not. Your not is a common misconception. I have a felony conviction, and I received a security clearance.
    The conviction must be old ... (Mine was over 7 years) -- you must provide details to the security reviewer -- and it must not be based on any form of dishonesty.