2006-12-14 13:54:57 · 2 answers · asked by chris 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Do you have a record? Was it expunged (wiped out)?
If everyone who ever made a mistake as a teenager never got work, there would be millions of more people out of work than there are now!
If you went to court and were convicted of a crime or pled guilty, and you still have a record, you may have to write that on a job application. But you can also explain that it was two years ago, that you've changed, and that you're looking for a chance. The fact that you want to work shows that you're taking responsibility for your life. You may have to be a little more persistant than some, but someone will take a chance on you--even if it does mean flipping burgers for a while. Good luck.
2006-12-14 14:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by kimpenn09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've had a clean record since then you can probably still get a job. Previous crimes make employers nervous but they're often willing to give people a second chance, especially kids who did something dumb but relatively minor. If you had a drug or violent offense on your record it would be a lot worse but still not a complete bar to employment.
Just do yourself a favor: If you do get a job, stay out of trouble.
2006-12-14 14:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋