Monday, May 31, 2010

Can you get a federal job even if you have a criminal record?

Yes you can. (In fact, some folks think there are too many crooks working in government, but that's another story).  Uncle Sam has no general prohibition against hiring ex-offenders.  Each individual's history is taken into account during the hiring process.  However, there are a few specific jobs, such as those involving firearms, where some types of criminal history will disqualify you for the job.

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