Nike Hiring Overview For 2023

Official company policy for hiring felons

We contacted Nike, but have not received an official response. We can’t give you a definitive answer on your chances of getting a job with Nike. They didn’t provide a copy of their company policy on hiring felons, either.

Has Nike hired felons in the past?

We don’t have a response from Nike on this. Online searches yielded some reports that Nike does hire felons, but this is not official.

Does Nike hire people with misdemeanors?

Nike didn’t provide an answer to this. There were some online reports where people said that they hire people with misdemeanors, but we didn’t see anything specific and cannot vouch for how Nike hires if you have offenses on your background check.

Will Nike hire you with pending charges?

Uncertain. This is another area that we didn’t get an official comment on from Nike. There were some online postings saying that Nike does hire people with records. However, we cannot confirm for sure and don’t know how this applies to any pending charges.

Is Nike on the Ban the Box list?

The Ban the Box initiative is an effort to get companies to remove all checkboxes and questions about criminal history from their job applications. Many states and localities have ban-the-box statutes, but there is no national standard for this.

There is another national initiative called the Fair Chance Business Pledge that urges private businesses to be open to hiring people with criminal records. Many companies large and small are signing up for this.

Nike did not provide an answer to this question. We did find online statements saying that Nike is not on the ban-the-box list, but there are no public statements from Nike to confirm this. And there was nothing online about Nike and the Fair Chance Business Pledge.

Does Nike have special programs for hiring felons?

We didn’t find anything about Nike providing anything additional for former felons. You can check with local employment agencies, workforce development offices, or community colleges about area companies that have programs for former felons seeking work.

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

Even though we don’t have direct support that Nike hires felons, some people reported on job review sites that Nike has hired people with criminal records. While Nike doesn’t have anything on their website or application form that indicates what their policy is on hiring people with criminal records, we also found several people stating that Nike looks at each person and hiring depends on what the offense is. So it’s still worth trying to get a job at Nike with a felony, even if you’re not sure about your own circumstances. See the sections below for more details about this.

What are some entry-level jobs?

Entry-level jobs are always a good place for former felons to start. These types of jobs have the lowest requirements and are most often more open to those with criminal records. Nike has a mix of corporate, information technology, sales, and support positions across the country and in other countries as well. Below is a sampling of some:

• Clearance Store – Specialist
• Distribution Center Operations
• Nike Factory Store Associate
• Product Line Associate
• Retail Sales Associate

Tips to get hired here with a felony

Nike isn’t on the Ban the Box list, so the best policy is to be truthful about your background when you fill out your application. Don’t mention your criminal record unless they ask about it. If they do ask, don’t lie.

Most of the job openings you’ll find for Nike are retail-related positions. This means that they’re looking for customer service and selling skills. If you have any retail experience in your past, make sure that you highlight that as well as your people skills. Did you learn some new skills? Include those on your resume and sure it is up-to-date and formatted in a way that is relevant to today’s job market.

Review your resume carefully to ensure there are no typos, misspellings, or grammatical errors. If you’re not good at this kind of thing, it is a good strategy to have someone (friend, family, or colleague) review your resume and provide feedback. Job placement agencies will also help you with your resume and interview preparation.

Once you get your foot in the door, be prepared for your interview. We already covered your background, but here are a couple of general tips:

• Dress professionally – this is dependent on the company you’re applying to. Most places are more casual than they used to be. Online reports indicate that Nike has a business casual dress code, and you are probably okay wearing your Jordans!
• It is also a good idea to cover tattoos and any other distinctive things you may have on your body. Avoid wearing too much makeup or jewelry.
• Do your homework – read up on the job and the company. Check out their website and look at what they do. What is their mission statement? Do they have any goals or objectives listed? Do they help the community? Memorize some of these things and look for opportunities during the interview to bring them up. This will impress the hiring manager.

Nike didn’t tell us directly that they do background checks. Our research indicated that Nike does perform background checks prior to employing anyone.

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

A number of states limit background checks to the last six years of data. So, if your offense is over six years old, then it won’t show up. Here’s the list of states that don’t list information seven years or older:

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

(* Sometimes particular pay or salary bracket positions require one.)

If you’re in one of the states below, then you are even better because they don’t include anything where you were found not guilty. Only eight states are currently on this list:

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

Some states do look at your entire history, which includes not guilty as well as guilty verdicts. Here are the states where this applies:

• 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

Glassdoor currently gives Nike a 4.2 out of 5 rating (2023). This is a fairly high rating, and it is based on over 10,000 reviews. 81% of the reviewers would recommend Nike to a friend, and 86% approved of the CEO.

The key things that people pointed out as being positive are the people who work at Nike and the company benefits. On the negative side, people called out bad management and cited low pay rates.

What felonies will Nike not hire

We didn’t receive a response from Nike about this, so we cannot say for sure what specific felonies will prevent you from getting a job with Nike. Read on for what we think will hold you back!

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

Nike did not give us any information about charges or convictions that would stop you from working for them. Their online application forms don’t mention any, either. Most of the entry-level positions are in retail stores. However, retail operators aren’t likely to hire people with the following offenses:

• Theft
• Drug and alcohol-related charges
• Any violent crimes
• Sex offenses

Does Nike hire sex offenders?

We’re not sure. Nike did not answer this question, and we could find no reliable answers online.

Does Nike drug test?

Nike did not provide this information. Our suggestion is to assume that they do. It’s better to be safe than sorry!

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

If you worked for Nike or know someone who has, what do you think about them? We’d love to know does Nike hires felons. Feel free to share your thoughts and knowledge with others. Did the information in this article assist you with getting a job at Nike with a felony? Please let us know and help our community!