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It's going to make it harder for you no matter what career path you choose. It really depends on the company you apply to. Some will ignore non-violent criminal records if you give a good impression in an interview. Some companies, like the one I work for now actually require new hires to take a personality test to find if their trustworthy and a good match for the company and/or team.

In any case, it's a red flag to employers. People make mistakes and a lot of people understand that, and you won't be completely blacklisted, but like I said, it's going to make it more difficult, and you're going to have to work twice as hard as the average Joe to convince employers you're worth giving a job to.

It depends on the person giving the interview and the size of the company, If you were to say get a job with a small privately owned firm you could probably explain it to the interviewer and express how you are reformed and career oriented now and they would probably look past your back ground and give you a chance. Good Luck

With your felony, it will probably always be harder for you to find decent employment, but that does not mean it's impossible. Ultimately it will be up to the employer to decide whether or not they would like to hire you. However, taking the proper steps and attaining an education is absolutely the right way to get on track.

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