Now I'm reformed and want a job with the Royal Mail. Any ideas how I can get round this. Sources say a caution lasts for 5 years.
2006-11-15 09:27:41 · 10 answers · asked by thedene 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I would attach a letter with you application, stating just what you said. That you have learned you lesson, and would like another try. Get some refrences from people who know you and know that you are a different person. Be honest and upfront. Good luck and congrats fro being a better person, we need more like you.
2006-11-15 09:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommended you to disclose your police caution because according to papuman2000, check will be carrying out against you and there will be no way of hiding it. You will be rather better of disclosing it then hiding it. A police caution will stay on the police system for five years since the date you were given the caution and should you haven’t commit further offence within the 5 years period, your caution will be deleted.
Everyone deserve a chance to start again and wishing you the best of luck!
2006-11-15 18:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by CM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they might be a bit suspicious of you. Is it so important to get a Royal Mail job? Iv'e just left after 18 years (clean record) and it's not what it's cut up to be. Don't try to hide anything as they will make records check. I just got my licence for a security guard after a police check. I believe most companies are afraid of being robbed from their own staff rather than outside. Last i heard royal Mail were shedding jobs, but Good Luck.
2006-11-15 17:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will always be a record of this caution against your name and there is nothing you can do about that. However, you should be totally up front about it. In those circumstances it should not affect your chances. The system is there to get people back on the right course when they have made a mistake - if we punish them for the rest of their lives the system is not working. I wish you success.
2006-11-15 17:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by carnival queen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Caustions do last for 5 years. Most employers don't take cautions for such minor things as this seriously any way, and becuase of the length of time that has past you shouldn't be in too much trouble. I'd give it a go.
2006-11-15 17:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by uk_lad_2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what age you were cautioned and how serious the "crime" was. Ask your local police station how long it is on record for, or your solicitor, don't let it put you off.
2006-11-15 17:44:11 · answer #6 · answered by RUTH M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False Identity, works OK for immigrants. Otherwise it may last for ever when related to sensitive jobs such as handling mail
2006-11-15 17:40:32 · answer #7 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all i can say is be honest with them. i got dismissed from a job when i was younger but because i was honest about it it didnt affect future job applications. this may well be classed as a "spent" conviction anyway. good luck.
2006-11-15 17:37:47 · answer #8 · answered by lilbex87 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly with that record you could try and be honest with them but working a goverment job it would be hard to get hired on
2006-11-15 17:36:08 · answer #9 · answered by tracythecatwoman 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont tell them about it!
2006-11-15 17:41:48 · answer #10 · answered by foxy lady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋