background check?

Question

what kind of a criminal history check do they look up for a hourly food & bev.? would dui stop me from getting the job?

Answer 1

For any job, the employer is almost always going to interview you before they get to the point of conducting background checks. Whether DUI shows up depends on whether they want it to - if they asked you only about felonies then I would expect they are checking only felonies, and unless they ask you a direct question about it in the interview, you may want to avoid the topic. I know everyone else is saying be honest, but I don't think it is dishonest to only answer what is asked. At the same time, if they asked on the application for any conviction, then you really need to bring it up in the interview in a positive light.

First I would examine the application - is there a question about criminal history, and if so, how is it worded? Some applications ask if you have any misdemeanor or felony, some ask only if you have felony, others don't ask at all. Some ask for last 7 years, others, your whole life. So your first step is to read the application carefully and either answer honestly or leave the question blank (if it is worded in a way that you would have to say yes) - usually if you are a good candidate in other respects they will then interview or at least call you, and usually they will ask about the blank question - if not, you need to bring it up in the interview. Don't bring it up on the phone if they don't ask, the interview is always the best place for any sensitive discussion. The reason is that you have had a chance to connect with them and hopefully impress them with your attitude and demeanor, and make them like you. People hire people they like, so if they already like you and then you bring up a past mistake in a positive light, they will be much more forgiving of it than of a "stranger."

Be positive and talk about how much you learned and how it redirected your life, if you can. Never bad-mouth anyone in an interview situation, don't talk badly about any of the other parties involved in the DUI or its aftermath, for example the judge, lawyer, probation officer, other driver, other people that got you drunk or whatever. Try to say something like, it was a mistake that I regret, and I am grateful that now I am taking the right step to be successful in my life.

Lastly - there are lots of jobs in the food/beverage industry, so numbers are on your side. If you have a positive attitude and image, if you apply to a number of positions say maybe 5-10, then you should get hired for one of them.

Good luck!

Answer 2

It's a misdemeanor. I don't think that would show up on a criminal check, only felonies. If it does, I can't think of a reason other than for a bartender position, or if you're driving for the company. Most employers don't care if it happened over five years ago, and no other problems since then, there shouldn't be a problem.

Answer 3

Depends on the company and the position you are after. Possibly they might not hire you for say a bartender position or food and beverage manager. But for a single DUI they probably wont get overly concerned.

Answer 4

If that's the only offense you have in your background, probably not. It's best to be honest with the employer rather than for them to find out and feel that you lied to them. The most common checks are credit reports and criminal backgrounds.

Answer 5

DUI probably would not if you demonstrate to the employer how you have improved your life since then. But theft would raise some eyebrows. Who would want to hire you to handle money and clients credit cards?

Good luck.

Answer 6

First, definite. Age will be checked. 2d, age discrimination can not take position except the state's exertions regulation enables employment on the particular age in question. baby exertions regulations were upheld as a valid thanks to guard the more youthful, a lot less experienced, and harmless youngsters from exploitation through the older, wiser, and a lot less scrupulous adults. they're an exception to the theory of age discrimination. more desirable in all probability, I (at age 60) might want to have a lawsuit accessible if my boss fired me because they needed someone youthful. which will be age discrimination.

Answer 7

Well if you have a DUI and they are doing a background check I would think so what else could it be but that and stealing

Answer 8

They check your credit and to see if you have any felonies. I would think that if you are driving for the company that would affect your driving ability. They check your employment history also.

Answer 9

I don't think I would hire a thief. Can you get to work without a DL?

Answer 10

i wouldnt hire some1 whos been dui...