Sean's story

Sean's experience shows how important it is for people with convictions to be supported by mainstream employment support agencies to help them into employment.
He was rejected from jobs because he was overqualified. He found it frustrating that probation didn't have the means to help him back into work and didn't have links with local employers and recruitment agencies.
He feels that employers should find out more from applicants - those that are willing to open up about their past will enable the employer to get a better understanding and take a more balanced approach.