Do you enjoy working around vehicles, but wonder if your felony is holding you back? Have you ever thought: Does Penske Automotive hire felons?
If you’re interested in selling cars, or even working on them, we can help you get a job at Penske Automotive with a felony. We’ll start by looking at the following questions:
Finding work when you have a felony conviction is tough. That’s why we directly contact companies and ask them if they hire former felons. We also do tons of background research to bring you their company rating, as well as application and interviewing tips. Why do we care? Because we’ve been there. Our team is almost totally comprised of ex-felons and those who’ve worked closely with them.
So, let’s take a look at how to get hired at Penske Automotive with a felony.
As promised, we’ve tried reaching out to the company for a statement on their policy for hiring former felons, but haven’t received a response. However, they are compliant with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Anyone is able to apply, even with a record.
We don’t know for certain if they’ve hired felons in the past. We haven’t received a company statement yet and our sources are conflicting, but it looks like employment offers are made on a case-by-case basis.
Regretfully, the information just isn’t there to answer this question.
Sadly, Penske Automotive isn’t on the Ban the Box list, nor have they signed the Fair Chance Business Pledge.
But, what are these programs? Ban the Box encourages companies to eliminate the questions from their applications asking if you’ve been convicted of a crime. The Fair Chance Business Pledge is similar: It’s a pledge to focus on your current talents and previous work history instead of judging you by your past. Both of these are an effort to give former felons a fair shot at a second chance in life.
There is good news, though! We filled out a few of their online applications, and the company doesn’t ask about convictions.
They don’t offer any special hiring programs for felons at this time.
We’ve taken the time to do extensive research about this. We give your odds of getting hired at Penske Automotive with a felony as uncertain.
Unfortunately, we don’t know as to whether or not they’ll hire former felons and we haven’t received a response from the company. Sources show they may hire based on the circumstances and we know they don’t ask about convictions on their application.
Penske Automotive has several entry-level jobs available, including:
Starting off in an entry-level position allows you to learn your way around the company, putting you in a position for advancement and promotions later.
So, you’d like to try your hand at getting a job at Penske Automotive with a felony, but aren’t sure how to apply? Well, that’s where we come in. We’re here to help!
Penske Automotive has a detailed hiring process. The first thing you’ll need to do is fill out an online application by visiting their career page and choosing your location and position you’d like to apply for. Keep your resume handy while answering the questions.
If you don’t have one, it’s a good idea to create one. If you need help, we have a guide designed for ex-felons.
When filling out the application, be sure to include your previous work history with names, addresses and phone numbers of past employers.
List your skills and talents pertaining to the position you’re applying for. Not sure what they are? Ask yourself these questions:
It’s also a good idea to mention where you picked up these skills. Whether you’re self-taught or you learned while on the job, your skills count.
Have you taken automotive classes at a local college or trade school? Let them know any schooling you’ve done that makes you a better candidate as well!
Once you’ve completed the application, Penske Automotive will schedule a phone interview and at least one in-person interview. But don’t worry. We’ve got you covered for that too!
When it comes to the phone and in-person interview process . . .
Yes, sources show Penske Automotive will conduct a background check before an offer of employment is made. It looks like they’ll do a background check after the in-person interview.
Here’s what you need to know about background checks:
Background checks vary state-to-state. It’s best to know the laws where you live. Some states don’t look at anything older than seven years. These are those states:
(* sometimes certain pay or salary bracket positions require one.)
There are eight states that won’t consider any not guilty verdicts:
Be aware if you live in a state on this list, however. They can and will see your entire record, including those not guilty cases:
We did some online digging so that we could bring you Penske Automotive’s ratings. Glassdoor.com rates them at 4 out of 5 stars. Most of the reviews are good. They promote within the company and support your career growth. On the other hand, there are long hours and slow periods that people say are drawbacks.
Does Penske Automotive hire felons? We aren’t sure, but they may hire on a case-by-case basis. However, certain felonies are going to hurt your chances.
Since you’ll be working directly with new and used vehicles and dealing with the public, if your record includes any of these felonies, you may have a tough time getting hired at Penske Automotive:
However, they don’t ask about convictions on their application, so just be honest during your interview.
Yes, online sources say to be prepared for a drug test during the hiring process.
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Leah is a recovering addict and mother of three. Her two oldest adult children are dealing with their own addictions and problems, one being recently released from prison and the other is currently incarcerated. Her goal is to give hope to not only her own children, but to others in similar situations.
