Discouraged
This has been happening numerous of times lately to me. I get an excellent job offer only to lose it after they run a background check. I been working as a server for half a decade and I'm burned out on it but it seems like all that is offered to me is server jobs. I'm college educated in both business and psychology, excellent communicator, manager skills, sales experience, receptionist skills and excel at customer service. Is there anything I can do to get the potential employer to look past that? It is something that occured over 12 years ago a small drug possession charge that still haunts me. I been sober from alcohol for over 7 months and drug free over 5 years. I don't understand why I keep getting beat into the ground over this. Any suggestions to help me would be welcomed. #jobsearch #application #backgroundchecks #discrimination #job #advice #OfficeAssistant #Sales
Best option is to work for someone you know who could care less. I believe the standard is 7 years for background checks. Anyone looking back 12 years is really outrageous to my opinion. Its just crazy how hung up some people are over these issues.
I have the same problem back ground check can you pay a lawyer to fix it for you and get it sealed
When they interview you, disclose it then. Then they will see no surprises.
What city are you in?
Getting it expunged is the best thing to do but it costs. After so many years, some states will remove it but I would check into it. Itll be worth it
CAN YOU GET THAT EXPUNGED SIR...sorry ytoyu sounds like you paid your dues, and are working your ass off...but talk to the AG office, and tell them your situation, and how good you are doing now, its all about communication tell the right person, and or talk to your state representitive because they have pull too and can help, seeing they are useless other wise, hope this helps brother your doing great keep going
I think that depends on the state. I know in MA. it stays on your record forever!
If it’s a misdemeanor it should be expunged from your records in 3 years, if it’s a felony is 5 years.
hi, i'm sorry for your situation. according to me, search another job and stop to culpability about your drogue problem. then, i think that , everyone can change and become a new person. congratulation for your new personnality, continue like that.
Michelle,
I did a quick search and found this:
https://helpforfelons.org/jobs-for-felons-michigan/
There are companies out there that would be willing to give you a 2nd chance. Hold your Faith, and know whats right for you is just around the corner.