How can i find a job with a theft conviction ?

Question

The offense was committed in 2003. I was fine $1,000 in year 2005. However my case was not really theft. But due to stress and anger make me to commit the crime. However the victim was at fault too to cause me to do this to him. My is not a theft intention. I only did it once in a folly. I wouldn't commit it again in the future. But i think its too late . How will i expect to explain to the companies for them to accept me. I believe certain countries like singapore its not legal to check one's criminal offence. So jobs industry like sales, admin, schools hotels, F & B should be able to find without telling them about one's past. Minus those doing projects with the government or sensitive. Cos criminal records checks is only available through government.

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Although the police wanted to prove me guilty according to my statements. It was more of a mischef action as the victim borrow a huge sum of money from me. Wouldn't that be contradictory for the employers. It was not that i got no money to buy the items i taken.

Which means nobody is going to believe me. How??

Answer 1

I know you won't like this answer very much but you should always tell the truth and let them know, I have 2 thefts and have had to tell people and its hard but it helps people trust you more because your not trying to hid it.
Also it was a long time ago and if you haven't gotten in any trouble since you should be fine.
One more thing if you own up to it and tell them you did it and not put the blame on someone else you will sen that much more mature. When you try to blame something YOU did on someone else that doesn't look good.
Good luck.

Answer 2

Unfortunately dishonesty offences such as theft are often seen with the utmost seriousness by potential employers. Put yourself in their shoes, you say that you wouldn't commit a similar crime again, however they don't know that - if you were a business owner would you trust someone to work in your shop who had previously committed theft?

You should also take responsibility for your actions - I often get stressed yet that doesn't mean that if I steal something it's not really theft. It's a mitigating factor which may explain why you did something, but doesn't justify it in any means.

As for criminal background checks, you are correct that most countries have laws against them - but only if you do not give permission. You may refuse to have one done, but in the eyes of an employer this is a sign of guilt - if you have nothing to hide then why would you refuse. It's a no-win situation because even if you agree your history will come up. Not all jobs require background checks however, it's really up to the employer.

You do not have to disclose your history, unless you're applying for a job with the government, police etc, however you must not lie about it either. The best advice I can give is to be up front and honest if asked - admit that you made a mistake, don't play the victim card, and explain that it was some time ago, you received your punishment and are hoping to move forward.

Answer 3

if you killed someone in the heat of anger or despair, would that make you any less a murderer? i assume from the amount of your fine that it was a felony. depending on your age and behavior in the future it might be possible to have your record expunged. in the meantime be honest on job applications. most employers will eventually find out if you have a record and fire you for lieing on your job application. honesty is always the best policy.

Answer 4

I worked with people that had worse than that.
It would be best to tell the employer upfront before you even interview for the job.
Alot of employers do back round checks without even telling applicants.
You re job prospects are going to be limited.
Don't set you re sights too high.

Answer 5

First thing that employers will be leery of is that you're not taking responsibility for your crime. Theft is a crime of moral turpitude so you're gonna need to be looking for a job in which you handle no assets whatever because you likely don't stand a chance of getting one where you do.

Answer 6

good luck with that-- I was convicted in 1999 for a crime, did the seven years of probation with NO new charges or violations, and STILL have problems with employment. It will haunt you for the rest of your life unless you get your record sealed.

Answer 7

If you answer employment applications truthfully, then you will need to keep in mind that your conviction will continue to exist and continue to be a problem for the remainder of your life.

Answer 8

Good luck with that,but it may haunt you the rest of your life.