Second Chance Jobs
A record should not be a life sentence to unemployment. Find fair chance employers, understand your rights, and get a free AI career team that helps you tell your story with confidence.
Quick answer
A record does not disqualify you from most work. Fair chance employers actively hire people with records, and knowing your rights under the FCRA and ban-the-box laws tells you what employers can ask and when. Preparing a short, honest script about your history — framed around accountability and what you bring today — keeps the conversation on your skills. This nonprofit platform is free with no eligibility test: a fair chance employer directory, background-check rights guidance, resume building, and interview practice.
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How we help you get hired
Practical tools and honest guidance built for returning citizens and anyone with a record.
Fair chance employer directory
Browse employers who actively hire people with records and have committed to fair chance hiring practices, so you spend your energy where you have a real shot.
Background check rights guide
Learn your rights under the FCRA and ban-the-box laws, what employers can and cannot ask, and how to respond if a background check comes up.
How to talk about your record
Get an AI-generated, honest script for explaining your history in interviews and applications — framed around growth, accountability, and what you bring today.
Resume, skills, and coaching
Build an ATS-friendly resume, close skill gaps with free training, and practice interviews with a 24/7 AI career coach that remembers your goals.
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Create a free account and get a full AI career team in your corner — resume help, fair chance employers, rights guidance, and interview practice, all at no cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this help really free for people with a record?
Yes. My Workforce Team is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and every tool is free for everyone, with no eligibility requirements. We serve returning citizens, veterans, people with disabilities, and anyone who needs support finding work.
What are fair chance employers?
Fair chance (or second chance) employers are companies that consider qualified applicants regardless of a criminal record, often by removing conviction questions from initial applications and evaluating candidates on their skills and fit.
What is ban-the-box and how does it help me?
Ban-the-box laws remove the checkbox asking about criminal history from job applications, so you are judged on your qualifications first. Our background check rights guide explains how these laws apply where you live.
Do I have to disclose my record?
It depends on the job, the employer, and your local laws. Our guide explains when disclosure is required, what employers can legally ask, and gives you a confident, honest way to address it when it comes up.
Can the AI coach help me prepare for interviews?
Yes. You get unlimited interview practice with instant feedback, plus a personalized script for discussing your background so you can walk in prepared and focused on your strengths.