1Get your basic documents together.Photo ID, Social Security/work-authorization documents when required, contact information, work history, references, and any licenses or certifications.
2Build a clean, current resume.Lead with work skills, reliability, accomplishments, training, and recent experience. Revalis has a resume builder on the main site.
3Know your own background information.Review what may appear, identify possible errors, and prepare a short, truthful explanation when disclosure is relevant. Do not volunteer sealed or expunged information when you are not required to do so.
4Look for employers that use fair-chance language.Search terms such as “fair chance,” “people with a criminal record encouraged to apply,” and “felon-friendly jobs” can help surface possibilities, but always read the specific job requirements.
5Prepare for the first 90 days.Transportation, attendance, work clothing, communication, childcare, and schedule planning often matter just as much as getting the offer.