A felony conviction should not keep you from working, but it will be a deterrent. Get an expungment so that you will not have to discuss the conviction with interviewers.
A felony conviction does not prevent you from finding gainful employment. However, you may be barred from certain fields, or from jobs that require background checks.
There are a number of employment opportunities for convicted felons. Often times state agencies provide employment services that provide job search assistance.
