Taking up jobs is an essential aspect of ex-felon reintegration into society. For ex-felons, job securing can be quite tricky as most companies and organizations conduct background checks on prospective employees. These background checks are not bad at all, as they are undertaken to ascertain the kind of people the company employs and ensuring the safety of the various companies. However, this poses a threat to applicants with a criminal history, as some companies do not hire ex-felons.<\/p>\n\n\n