Dish Network Hiring Overview For 2023

Is Dish Network on the Ban the Box list?

There are a number of programs geared toward helping ex-offenders get their life back on track. For example, companies that endorse the Ban the Box list have committed to removing the checkbox on their applications asking if you have any prior convictions. The Fair Chance Business Pledge is made by employers who have dedicated themselves to look past your criminal history and instead focus on your skills and talents.

Dish Network doesn’t participate in either of these programs, but don’t fret. We know they’ll hire ex-offenders on a case-by-case basis!

Does Dish Network have special programs for hiring felons?

No, they don’t have any programs for hiring felons at this time.

What are the odds someone with a felony will get hired?

We give your odds of getting hired at Dish Network with a felony as average. While we haven’t been able to contact them and we know they aren’t on the Ban the Box list, we’ve seen evidence they’ll hire those with a criminal record based on the circumstances and amount of time since the conviction.

However, if your record is for something minor, you’ll have an even better shot at getting an entry-level position.

What are some entry-level jobs?

The entry-level positions at Dish Network are in customer service. This includes customer service representatives, drivers and installers. All of these positions require you to assist the customer with getting services set up at their home or helping them with their account.

An entry-level position is a good place to start with a felony on your record. It gives you a chance to prove yourself to the company while building a positive relationship and work history.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

Do you want to get a job at Dish Network with a felony? The first thing you need to do is customize your resume to match what they’re looking for and fill out an application.

List all of your past employers, specifically highlighting ones relevant to the position you’re applying for. If you’re applying for an installer position, for example, list rival companies you’ve worked at, like Comcast or AT&T. If you’re looking for a customer service position, jobs with customer interaction are good to include.

It’s always a good idea to have someone look over your application for any grammatical or spelling errors too.

You can also use this same person to help you practice for the interview process. Have them google some interview questions and you can practice answering them. You want your answers to be honest, positive and concise. Remember, you’ll be working with the general public, so Dish Network wants to know you can be friendly and not crack under pressure.

Tell the company about your past. They’ll find out when they do the background check anyway, so it’s best to be upfront and honest about it.

Sources show they’ll do a background check sometime during the hiring process.

Here’s what you need to know about background checks:

Not all background checks are created equal. In fact, what they cover depends on what state you live in. For example, if you live in one of the following states, they won’t see anything from seven years ago or more:

• California
• Colorado*
• Kansas*
• Maryland*
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Hampshire*
• New York*
• Texas*
• Washington*

(* sometimes certain pay or salary bracket positions require one.)

And, the eight states on this list don’t consider any not guilty verdicts:

• Alaska
• California
• Hawaii
• Indiana (limited check)
• Kentucky
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• New York

However, there are still some states that’ll see your whole record, including any cases where you were found not guilty. Be aware if your state is on this list:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Connecticut
• DC
• Delaware
• Florida
• Idaho
• Indiana (extensive check)
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Company ratings

We did some online digging to bring you Dish Network’s company ratings. On Glassdoor.com, they have a 2.9 out of 5 star rating. While most say the company has a good working environment and there are good advancement opportunities, others say the hours are long and there are unrealistic expectations from upper management.

What felonies Dish Network will not hire

While we can make educated guesses as to the felonies most likely to hold you back (and we did, in the next section), we can’t share specifics with you because the company didn’t tell us.

What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?

Does Dish Network hire felons? It looks like they do, but certain felonies will hurt your chances.

If you’re looking for a customer service position, larceny could make it tougher. If you’re applying for a driver or installer position and your record includes driving convictions, violent crimes, drug- or alcohol-related charges, or theft, then you might have a problem getting the job. The restrictions for jobs that visit people’s homes is stricter.

Does Dish Network hire sex offenders?

Dish didn’t tell us if they’ll hire people with sex offenses on their records or not. We didn’t find any support for it online, either.

Does Dish Network drug test?

Our reports show that Dish Network will drug screen.

Have you applied for a job or worked here? Share your experiences!

Did you get hired at Dish Network with a felony? Was the information in this article instrumental in that happening? We’d love to hear the details! You never know who your tips will help.