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A must-read for anyone with a criminal record. Harley Blakeman had a very tough life from age fourteen to twenty-five - losing his father, battling drug addiction, homelessness, going to prison for selling drugs, and trying to get a job and build a career with a criminal record. Now, Harley is the Founder and CEO of Honest Jobs - the nation's largest fair-chance employment service. After completing a 14-month prison sentence and moving to a new city, he faced the same painfully challenging task that millions of other Americans are facing today – getting a job and building a career with a felony record. Drawing from five years of powerful experience following his release, Harley has simplified the best methods for overcoming a criminal record. The examples and advice given can be easily understood and applied by anyone, regardless of skill set or education. He also provides sure-fire ways to get quick wins, as well as long-term, tried, and true methods to grow your career.