A felony conviction is usually seen from an employer's standpoint a huge deterrent. It often causes other less qualified individuals get hired over you because of your conviction. It can even reduce the amount you'll be paid because the employer knows that you'll have trouble finding a job no matter where you go, causing you to get hired at a "discount." Below is a list of jobs that statistically aren't affected by having a criminal record. This list includes both white collar jobs such as an office clerk, medical assistant, and sales person as well as blue collar jobs such as a mechanic, plumber, and construction worker.