When is the best time to discuss past history with a potential employer?

Question

If a recruiter for a company has received my resume and will be contacting me to discuss my background and work experience, at what point do I discuss my background related past criminal history (does not deal with theft or fraud or assault or anything like that). Should I bring it up when I first talk to the recruiter, or during the first interview?

Answer 1

no asky, no telly

if the recruiter asks, politely and prompty say everything

Answer 2

Tell the recruiter...at least. Let the recruiter tell the company. Many companies ask if you have a criminal record on your job application. Many companies do background checks. It will come out then.

Better for them to know up-front rather than find out later on, which could lead to getting fired.

Answer 3

first of al let me take you to avery very big secret here okay, most people dont read te fine print on a application or job resume etc, dosent materr okay ounjce you submit a resume or application, etc especialy lok on the botom of aplication- any ommision of facts will be caused for immeditate termination etc, from the employeer and you sighn the job application and it asks you if you wrre ever convicted of such felony, wel the employer looks at your application when therers a opening and does the screening proces but he or she decides if they want you its all done before they interview you, they contact various law enforcement sherifs etc, so when you go on the ionterview, etc they know if your lying or noot right there there trained too detect it now if they get in a pinch and just decide too hire you, if you lied on the aplication they got a ecuse too dump you, ertc, so tel your recruiter friend up front i tell people dont lie, if they still decide to fil a certain posiion and, then say well you lied on application we are firing you, its a two way street here okay, be honest with them okiay it wont hurt they will find out if you got a record no materr what good luck now!!

Answer 4

Do it at the interview,I am not going to lie there is a 50/50 chance that they could be upset you didnt tell them sooner but what I am trying to say is that you want them to get to know YOU without the criminal record first,you know what I mean? Your skills,work history,education history,they need to know all that first.Then they need to meet you and form an opinion on your character then when they hear of whatever the history may be they may not be as biased toward it.Good luck!

Answer 5

You don't need to discuss your background with anyone unless they tell you they are going to do a background check. Even then it may be for financial only, so ask them then what they will be looking for. If your offense falls in that category, then you can mention it, but if it's a problem, it's a job you are not going to get anyway. Don't sweat the small stuff!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Be up-front about it. Tell the recruiter. They will likely do a criminal investigation anyway.

I previously worked at a high-profile, publicly traded company with an individual who had a felony record. He was up-front about his past, but he managed to demonstrate that his skills were worth hiring him.

I recommend that you bring it up early, note it on your application, (not your resume!) but don't bring it up again, unless you are asked about it--- which you probably will be.

When confronted, don't dwell on it! express that this happened in your past and was an isolated incident.

Good luck to you!~

Answer 8

i would say nothing unless he asks a question that might need you to reveal your past. Remember you are a changed person and your past should not be used to hinder your future, if you have changed your ways.

Answer 9

during the first interview

Answer 10

Don't say .......... anything.......... the interviewer will bring it up if he/she wants to know..........

Good luck....