How Can Someone With a Criminal Record Prepare for a Background Check?

One job search topic that affects many people and isn't often discussed is how to get a job if you have a criminal record and can almost guarantee your potential employer will perform a background check.

Employers are increasingly conducting background checks to see if a potential employee has a criminal record. From an employer's perspective, if someone with a criminal record is hired, they could potentially commit other crimes in the future, therefore jeopardizing the company, or the employer could become the subject of a negligent hiring case.

For someone with a criminal record, on the other hand, the job search can be difficult. People don't want to spend their money on more jails, and often want to help those with a criminal record become a functioning part of society. However, this is often hard to do when employers are hesitant to hire people with criminal backgrounds, and also are hesitant to hire those who lie about having a criminal background.

According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, there are some steps ex-offenders can take to prepare themselves for a job search that could include a background check.

First, a person with a criminal record should understand their rights, and know that there are some instances when a job applicant can legally answer no to a question about a past offense. For example:

• some states don't require an arrest that didn't result in a conviction to be reported
• there are limitations on reporting pre-trial adjudications where the conduct is not considered a criminal offense
• there may be restrictions on minor drug offenses
• some states have procedures to judicially erase a criminal offense

Those with a criminal record also should speak with an attorney to see if their conviction can be sealed, expunged or legally minimized. There also are many organizations that will assist past offenders.

It also is important for ex-offenders to rebuild their resume, even if they aren't applying for the ideal job, and remember that when dealing with an employer, honesty is always the best policy.

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