We get a lot of questions from the job seekers about what shows up in a criminal background check. Here's a helpful background check basics article.

Criminal background checks include:

• felony and misdemeanor criminal convictions
• any pending criminal cases.
• Criminal convictions will show up on a background check regardless of how long ago the conviction was.

What’s in a criminal record depends on the state where you live; convictions are always listed, and arrests without convictions may show up for up to 7 years.

If you're concerned about what shows up in your background checks, you can try the following:

• Run a background check on yourself. If there's any dated or incorrect information, you can contact the database and see if you can get the information corrected.
• Research the state that you're in and see if you can expunge your records
• Be honest during your interview with the employer
• Look for jobs that don't require a background check

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