to screen out applicants before we even look at their qualifications. we can't dismiss people out of hand simply because of a mistake that they made in the past. >> the president's executive action will reduce the number of barriers former convicted individuals face when they are trying to integrate into society as job holding scitizens. the check box on a job application form asking about criminal history. stu study have shown that people are report this are 50% less likely to be called back and offered a job. and 60% of people who served time cannot find a job their first year out of prison. will no longer have to report their felonies on those applications. federal employers will still be able to ask about the criminal histories of qualified applicants who have been sent to hiring hers but the removal of the box on the initial application allows applicants with records to get a foot in