I have been working at a car dealership for nearly two years, and they said that they were now required to run background checks on everyone. I filled out the form and they sent it in. I ask them how far it went back. They told me it was only to check over the last year. It picked up a shoplifting citation I plead guilty to 4 1/2 years ago. If I had known this was going back that far or that they hadn't run one back that far, I would have explained what had happened before allowing them to send it.
I am very open about what I did and have never done anything like this before. I was in a terrible divorce when I committed this and plead guilty to a summary offense. The public defender told me this was no more than a citation and that it wouldn't affect in the future as far as employment was concerned.
2006-09-18 09:20:42 · 10 answers · asked by bjmarchini 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I work for a background screening company. First its tough to prove what she said to you about how far back they were going to go. It's your word against theirs. The industry standard is to report 7 years unless its a felony, then there is no time limit. There are a lot of company now screening everyone who works for them even if you already work there. It is perfectly legal for them to do that as long as they apply the same standards for everyone.
2006-09-18 16:18:46 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're questioned about it, and since you are willing to be open and honest about your past than I wouldn't worry too much. I would be a bit concerned that they went as far back as they did after they stated they wouldn't...but sounds to me like the admin person you asked to begin with was probably ill informed.
2006-09-18 09:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by Blossom_Kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huh - you are concerned about the honesty of a car dealer ?
Thanks - I needed a smile.
P.S. I had a criminal conviction (petty theft) from 1981, when I applied to become a US citizen in 2004 & it concerned me. But I was open & honest about it let the INS do whatever they had to - in the end it meant a 5-minute talk during the interview, that was all.
2006-09-18 09:31:03 · answer #3 · answered by dryheatdave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It ability no longer something for that reason a techniques has disqualified you from getting the job and you're nonetheless being seen. historic past exams usually take some week. do no longer initiate celebrating or making plans till you get the affirmation call.
2016-10-01 02:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I probably would be a little upset that they lied to me about it but if they found that why don't you just explain to them what happened. Good luck hope everything works out for the best for you.
2006-09-18 09:30:11 · answer #5 · answered by sha scrilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no yes you could be upset that they lied to you about how many years they were checking but it also depends on what the headquarters decided how many years to go back and besides you should have come clean to start with about your past
2006-09-18 09:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only you can decide how upset you want to get about it.
2006-09-18 09:28:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be frowned upon by any employer.
2006-09-18 09:29:13 · answer #8 · answered by JoseIIV 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has this caused you any problems with your employer?
2006-09-18 09:29:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would not be worried, unless you have something to be worried about
2006-09-18 09:27:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋