I have several counts of Misdemeanor and got arrested 2x a year ago. Now im applying for a job and I dont know if I should take the risk or not because I already have another offer. The job i want is asking for a 2nd interview. If the employment application says " have you ever been convicted of a felony" I checked NO because I never have. But if they do a background check, will the misdemeanor effect my eligibility? please let me know I dont know if I should mention this issue to the CFO and HR manager and give it a try (since i didnt lie on my application) OR just save the embarressment and accept the other job offer. please help thanks!
2006-11-01 15:56:23 · 7 answers · asked by confusedz1 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It asks you if you have been convicted of a felony. If your honest answer is NO, then leave it right there. Thats what they wanted to know, not your life history. They cannot fire you later down the line for a misdemeanor, unless they ask you, have you ever been convicted of a misdemenaor. Then ...is when you answer that question. I only answer what is asked of me. If they bring it up later, hey, all you have to say is, that was not the question asked of me. I answered all the others honestly. It's the truth, and they cant use it against you. IF they do a background check, they will question anything they want to know. It is then you be honest...but unless asked, I would not tell anything extra.
2006-11-01 16:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since the application did not ask for a misdemeanor and you answered No to a felony, I see no reason for you to volunteer telling them about the misdemeanor. However, if the interviewer brinks it up, then you must tell the truth.
2006-11-02 00:17:31 · answer #2 · answered by Nikolas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only provide information asked for . . . you answered felony honestly, if they ask about misdemeanors later answer that IF & WHEN asked.
Other than that, just be constructive and have a positive attitude about the potential with the job you are applying for. Ultimately it is the future that counts.
2006-11-02 00:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be honest without blurting out stuff they didn't ask. Some places do thorough background checks and some don't. Go to your second interview and do your best. If they check, there's nothing you can do. Who knows? It may not apply to your job. Anyway, if they turn you down because of that, they probably won't do much to embarrass you. You'll probably just get a letter saying that someone else got the job.
2006-11-02 00:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As someone who frequently hires, I would proactively tell the potential employer that you had the misdemeanor but you've since grown up....especially if it is a position where the employer feels they need to trust you.
2006-11-01 23:58:21 · answer #5 · answered by mr_tasty_phlegm 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is just my opinion, but you may need legal advice as well. If I were you, I wouldn't mention it unless it is brought up. If they do a background check and find it, it is up their discretion whether or not they hire you. You have no obligation to inform them, but you may have to explain it later if they ask you.
If you continue to have problems gaining employment, you can consult a lawyer and have your criminal records expunged.
God bless.
2006-11-02 00:04:56 · answer #6 · answered by partypooperbebe 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they do a background check it will be a red mark that's for sure. But they can't deny you totally based on your criminal record. Just be up front and honest with them and you will be better in their opinions.
2006-11-01 23:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋