They have been pardoned and it was 13 years ago. They are not violent or crude. I was just young and didnt know any better..With an accounting degree how negativly do you think this will affect my job opportunities?
2006-09-22 19:36:31 · 13 answers · asked by saugeye 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
If it is pardoned, you need to make no reference at all to it anymore. You dont need to say anything to anybody and no one can find out about because it is pardoned. This wont affect anything for you now, because it doesn't 'exist'
2006-09-22 19:48:47 · answer #1 · answered by feel_n_learn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough one. Many factors can come into play when mentioning these acts. Employers have to put into consideration the working habit of the employee and their liabilities. Of course as you said, it was quite a long time ago. Mentioning that you were young and didn't no better, but have learned from it would help to explain yourself. But it is definately a tough one. On the other hand, I would consider 18 year olds to be pretty mature by that age. So it should seem as no excuse to be doing such things. Personally, I would say no. But there will always be a chance. Good Luck.
2006-09-23 02:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by envidiar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Felony, that is an indictable offence? We are under the Westminster system. Australia here.
As long as you are honest on your application form and disclose, you will have no problems. They take this admission as an act of honesty. Most places do crim history checks and if you have lied to them they look at this as disloyalty in your character, so why should they employ you. You would be a risk.
Now you have an accounting degree. I certainly hope the convictions were not fraud related.
If you have not reoffended you should be fine.
Good Luck with your endeavours. Try for a Government Position. That will test it for you.
2006-09-23 02:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by kanga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hubby has a simple assault and BS in management. Companies won't hire him until it has been seven years. "Come back in 2009"
I suppose it would be tougher for you.
If that case is the scenario it has been more than 7 years for you.
Go to a temp to hire agency and ask them what their policies are. Most say 7 years and no violence or company theft. So you should be OK on that. You would end up getting experience and they might find you a job.
Good Luck
2006-09-23 03:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by krayzmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the circumstances and how well you did on the interview. Most companies can allow som movement on this as long as they are 5 or more years ago and you have been out of jail for more than that also, just be honest and you should do fine.
2006-09-23 02:46:19 · answer #5 · answered by NotSoTweetOne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depends on how open minded your prospective employer is, most people these days are willing to give people a fair go, but there is the ones that are really prudish and would'nt give their nephew a job because he had the wrong colour shirt on.
2006-09-23 02:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by jam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most places of business don't worry about anything that is 13 years old as far as felonies go.
2006-09-23 02:40:30 · answer #7 · answered by larrys_babygurl_4life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't even think that it's necessary to mention pardoned felonies on a job application. If they were pardoned, you were legally forgiven for them.
2006-09-23 02:42:40 · answer #8 · answered by Rachel S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not hire you. Atleast, I am 99% sure I wouldn't. And if you have changed a lot and are a good person now, it would take a long time to build up trust.
2006-09-23 02:41:02 · answer #9 · answered by Honda R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hard to say.
I've worked with ex-cons before -- they have this inherent code of honesty and "whats right" that I really respect.
I'd hire an ex-con any day.
2006-09-23 02:45:19 · answer #10 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋