I am a 35 year black man, married with 3 children. I have a B.S degree in Criminal Justice,from Mississippi Valley State University, and a MPA from The University of Akron. For the Past 4 years I’ve been seeking gainfull employment. In 1997 I was charged with intent to sell marijuania, and in 2005 charged disorderly conduct after losing my job of 4 years. Filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination and sexual Harassment. The Claim was settled, and now I feel that I am blackballed from any gainful employment. As I stated earlier I am a husband and father with a desperate need to support my family financially. In my search for gainful employment, My family and I have relocated to 3 different states.( Ohio, Mississippi, now Atlanta, GA) Also in this journey I have been instructed by recruiters to dumb down my resume by removing my Masters Degree. I am writing this reply because I am confused, I was told to further my education on one hand , and then the other I’m told to remove hard earned accomplishments to get a response from a employer. God has given me strength to continue to seek employment for the well being of myself and family. If there is anyone who can support me in my adventure of seeking gainful employment or business ownership It will be greatly appreciated.
I am one of many who would probably tell yo never compromise who you are to please the ego of someone else. You truly have worked too hard to even allowe anyone to insult your intelligence that way. I you have to lie about your education to get a job, then what more in the eyes of your employer will you have to lie about. You can start your own business and blaze your own trail anyway. God may be closing those doors in order for you to do just that. You are far too intelligent to work for others anyway. Atleast that is what I am getting form the recruiters who told you to dumb down your resume. You could also join any branch of service and become an officer in the US Military. You have until 42 yrs old to join the military. That is a good option for someone of your stature. They are taking people with blemishes on their records. You are human and things happen all the time. Who cares! You will be in my prayers. Stay encouraged…
August 1, 2008 at 6:09, pm
I am a 35 year black man, married with 3 children. I have a B.S degree in Criminal Justice,from Mississippi Valley State University, and a MPA from The University of Akron. For the Past 4 years I’ve been seeking gainfull employment. In 1997 I was charged with intent to sell marijuania, and in 2005 charged disorderly conduct after losing my job of 4 years. Filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination and sexual Harassment. The Claim was settled, and now I feel that I am blackballed from any gainful employment. As I stated earlier I am a husband and father with a desperate need to support my family financially. In my search for gainful employment, My family and I have relocated to 3 different states.( Ohio, Mississippi, now Atlanta, GA) Also in this journey I have been instructed by recruiters to dumb down my resume by removing my Masters Degree. I am writing this reply because I am confused, I was told to further my education on one hand , and then the other I’m told to remove hard earned accomplishments to get a response from a employer. God has given me strength to continue to seek employment for the well being of myself and family. If there is anyone who can support me in my adventure of seeking gainful employment or business ownership It will be greatly appreciated.
God Bless
December 13, 2008 at 12:08, am
Sir,
I am one of many who would probably tell yo never compromise who you are to please the ego of someone else. You truly have worked too hard to even allowe anyone to insult your intelligence that way. I you have to lie about your education to get a job, then what more in the eyes of your employer will you have to lie about. You can start your own business and blaze your own trail anyway. God may be closing those doors in order for you to do just that. You are far too intelligent to work for others anyway. Atleast that is what I am getting form the recruiters who told you to dumb down your resume. You could also join any branch of service and become an officer in the US Military. You have until 42 yrs old to join the military. That is a good option for someone of your stature. They are taking people with blemishes on their records. You are human and things happen all the time. Who cares! You will be in my prayers. Stay encouraged…
James W. Gladden