Many states and cities in the US have so-called "ban the box" laws that prohibit employers from asking about your criminal history during the initial hiring pro

Many states and cities in the US have so-called "ban the box" laws that prohibit employers from asking about your criminal history during the initial hiring process or sometimes until a job offer has been made. Explaining why you have a criminal record is going to be a lot easier to someone who already thinks they want to hire you.