how to get around a background check?

Question

i have a felony from about 18 years ago; since then have been very straight and upright..how can i avoid having this show up on a background check ? didnt involve sex, drugs or kids

Answer 1

just admit it on the job application and it should not be a problem. explain in the space provided that you made a misteak but you have changed and have a clean record for a long tome to prove it.

Answer 2

Just face it head on. Be honest and straightforward from the start. If you were young and stupid, paid your dues and didn't develop a pattern, then tell them/show them. Most people are willing to give a second chance, and 18 years of straight living should count for something.
If you think you are having problem getting an interview because the application asks is you committed a felony, then go talk to the hiring manager (or HR person) beforehand and explain the situation. Talking to someone first gives you an opportunity to make a good impression/explain your case (or just discuss the job). It's very easy for someone to trash an application marked felon, it's a very impersonal thing to do, it's not so easy to dismiss a person to his/her face. Present yourself well, be gracious no matter what they say, and your chances will increase. Good luck.

Answer 3

If you have not had any further problems in the past 18 years, discuss with prospective employers what you have done to improve your life since that time. I do not know which states, but there are states where employers can ask if you have had convictions within a limited time frame. I do not know which ones, but they limit the time an employer can ask to the preveious 7 or 10 years. Check with state employment sites to see what you can find out.

Answer 4

you can't .... you're screwed! You shouldn't have done the crime... Sounds like you're still trying to find ways to beat the system. The system is there for a reason. My suggestions are to get a job that doesn't require a background check. Or just be upfront with the investigator and don't worry about the background check. Why worry about something you can't change. The only thing you can change is your future actions.

Answer 5

you can't dude-don't try and don't lie-you can be fired for that-it was along time ago-employers can be very understanding when it is ancient history-the mayor of my town is a convicted drug dealer-but it has been 30 years ago-people do overlook

Answer 6

public records are public records for a reason,, if its not a violent felony get a lawyer, try to have it removed,, good luck

Answer 7

u cant get around it but if its not bad i wouldnt worry about it too much would need more info to answer better sorry but good luck

Answer 8

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