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i think you would be surprised at the number of companies that don't background check in this day and age. there was just an article about a woman working for the archdiocese of new york who embezzled over a million dollars. her position allowed her access to the church's funds and the church admits that they never even background checked her. turns out she had two huge frauds previously. but anyway some companies will only background check you if you work with clients or you work in a finance related position. i would seek out opportunities that do not involve these two things.
My first job out of college was working for a small CPA firm. I had access to all sorts of confidential information- SSNs, bank account numbers, etc.
They didn't bother doing any kind of check on me. My references weren't checked, I wasn't asked for college transcripts, and I never was asked to consent to any kind of background check. I had an interview and the day after I got a call.. "we're offering you $xxx, when can you start?" and that was it.
My first job out of college was working for a small CPA firm. I had access to all sorts of confidential information- SSNs, bank account numbers, etc.
They didn't bother doing any kind of check on me. My references weren't checked, I wasn't asked for college transcripts, and I never was asked to consent to any kind of background check. I had an interview and the day after I got a call.. "we're offering you $xxx, when can you start?" and that was it.
My advice, and strategy, if I was in that position.. Don't lie, but don't volunteer.
Lots of places nowadays ask on a '7 year' basis. Whether you've been convicted of a felony in the past 7 years.
Other places don't ask at all. If they ask.. Be honest about it, because if they check, you will get caught.
A pardon does not mean that you can answer no to the question on the application. You were still convicted, even if you received a pardon for it. Expungement means that you can answer the question as no.
I'd just lie about it. Background checks - REAL background checks and not some BS search on some bogus database - cost money to obtain. In Maine the cost is $31. The only truly free database is the sex registry. Everything else costs money and employers aren't likely to spend $31 on each applicant. Just think how many thousands of dollars that would cost...
Absolutely do not voluntarily tell an employer youre a felon. WAL*MART might check but no small business can afford to do so.
[quote=arc212;22767434]I find it odd how people expect former convicts to stay out of crime when everyone tries like hell to keep them out of legitimate work.
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