I am looking for my first job, when they ask me if you have ever been convicted of a felony charge on most applications do you think i should say yes....the marijuana charge is in the process of being expunged and should be cleared in no more then 2 months
2007-03-03 06:52:36 · 7 answers · asked by john m 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
you say no...they usually don't check that anyway unless you are in health care or something down those lines.
2007-03-03 06:59:06 · answer #1 · answered by AzzGoodAzzItGetz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you looked at a copy of your credit reports to see if it's on there? Sometimes, felonies can show up on credit reports and employers these days check credit reports. A lot of them do background checks too.
The problem is, if you lie and they find it, you're screwed. On the other hand, you know it's going to come off in two months.
Is there any way of hurrying up the process of getting it expunged?
2007-03-03 14:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by Faye H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should be honest with them until it is erased from your record. If you lie and they check it out, you will definitely not get a job. Most employers will understand. I think minor possession should be a misdemeanor, anyway. It would sure help the overcrowding in our prison systems, and leave room for the violators that have harmed other people, not just themselves. However, be ready for a drug test when you are honest with them!
2007-03-03 15:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by nurse ratchet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to be honest. If an employer notice's that you are lying on your app. they will, in most cases, disqualify you or throw it away. In your case, you should be able to explain to them the situation. Just make sure that when you do apply, you can give a clean test. However, if you apply in more than two months, just say "No."
2007-03-03 15:11:25 · answer #4 · answered by Mike F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even though it might not sound like a good idea to do but you should tell the truth. sometimes these workplaces might just decide to look up on you, or get a background check on you. so i think the best thing for you to do is to tell the truth and then you might end up with the job. better safe than sorry!
2007-03-03 15:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by Strawberries T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot tell you what to do but I would tell the truth and explain how you learned from your experience and how you have improved your judgement skills.
2007-03-03 14:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by J's leather emporium 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
better to be honest than caught lying
2007-03-03 15:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋