I am an sales manager that has been sought after by a large organization to run their regional sales department. The first meeting was just to meet me and have them simply "physically" see me and tell me about the company and sorts. There has been additional contact by them to me for a second more "tell us about your goals" interview. Honesty is the best policy is my belief. I had challenges with child support, 6 years ago, initially when I first became divorced which subsequently resulted in my being charged with failure to pay and charged with a F4, felony. I'm going to share this with the interviewing company but was curious as to others opinions as to just how to introduce the subject during the interview? Any intelligent help would be appreciated.
2007-03-21 01:20:18 · 4 answers · asked by Jim C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If ask say "in a time in my life that was confusing I made mistakes. Because I was behind on my child support I had to go to court.This is not now nor ever will be a problem in the future" Don't say felony. If they want they can investigate themselves.
2007-03-21 01:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by thirsty mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know if the company does background checks? If so, the information will come out anyway and it's best to pre-empt it. You could say something in the interview like, "Before we continue, I feel there's something you should be aware of. Several years ago I had challenges with child support which resulted in a conviction for failure to pay. I've corrected that situation now but didn't want you to be surprised."
They are required to have you sign a consent form for a background check, so that might be a good time to bring it up. Notice the word "felony" is not used in your explanation.
If they don't run background checks and they don't ask, you are not required to divulge this info.
Best of luck.
2007-03-21 10:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i agree that honesty is the best policy but in this case if you are asked directly about felonies, then divulge the information if not, don't bring it up. I also believe that that charge might be considered a minor felony and it should not hinder you from getting the job. Best of luck.
2007-03-21 08:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by ann t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait until they ask you but don't try to hide it from them .
2007-03-21 08:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋