employment after prison.

Mick definitely paid the price for committing art fraud by spending time in prison. After being released, work played a vital role returning to a 'normal' life.

Having a criminal record can make finding employment, and the right career for you, a real challenge. But a conviction does not have to mean a professional dead end.

Put yourself in their shoes. Imagine the kind of concerns they might have about your conviction, and think about how you can assuage those concerns.

Try these tricks and tips to give you momentum, resilience, and to bring you closer to your goal.