I know not to lie,I don"t want to blow a career.My answer is yes.Years ago that were non violent,If they deside to look do they check only in the applying state.thanks Texas
2007-02-27 06:58:36 · 7 answers · asked by escargo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Your best bet is to state yes it did happen. By doing so, you are at least credible to them. If they ask, own up to what you did and what you have learned from it. I have hired felons before who truly showed that they have made an effort to rehabilitate themselves. But those felons who blamed it on the system or that they were just a "victim" get bypassed by me. The reason is that if I believe that they are willing to learn from their mistakes, they are some of the best workers. So, be honest and you never know, you may find an employer who is willing to give you a chance.
2007-02-27 07:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A felony, in many common law legal systems, is the term for a "very serious" crime, whereas misdemeanors are considered to be less serious offenses. Crimes which are commonly considered to be felonies include, but are not limited to: aggravated assault, arson, burglary, murder ...
Depends what job you are applying for this makes alot of difference. Are you working with money? ie: bank, irs
Are you working with children? Type of felony?
But if you really want the job you should be honest at least.
2007-02-27 07:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by The JRTs will rule the world 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband has a felony record. no im not bragging..lol he got in trouble when he was 17 and the court date was after his 18th b-day so he got sentence as a adult. he fills his out and on that spot he puts (will talk to owners personally)... he has never lied and he has never been tuned down on a job. thankfully he is good at what he does and people sees that. its terrible ppl have to look at ur past but it dont say on there have u ever commited a crime to a child. good luck just be honest. most rather have someone honest then a lier
2007-02-27 07:10:34 · answer #3 · answered by kitttkat2001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
everybody in texas has been convicted of some crime, have evaded the police or have gotten away with murder. don't sweat it. put no. at least if they hire you, you can receive a couple of paychecks before they do a background check on you. your best bet is to go into politics like george w. did - - it's the best protection....or look up some of your high school friends. we know they have the same records as you and maybe they have their own businesses and you could work for them. good luck....but, just say no!
2007-02-27 07:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by d 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to mark yes. Write in it "nonviolent crime, will discuss in person if requested". This gives you a chance to explain yourself. But you shouldn't lie because if you are found out then you might add another felony to the list... Hope all goes well for you!
2007-02-27 07:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by RedPower Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to check yes. If they do a background check and find out you lied, you definetly won't gt the job. How far they check is dependant on the job and industry. Be honest just in case
2007-02-27 07:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by megan261980 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they check.
2007-02-27 07:02:42 · answer #7 · answered by Lucie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋