My record consists of a felony drug charge from over 10 years ago.
I only ever bring up my record if I'm asked about it or right as I'm submitting my background check forms. Seems to have worked out well so far. Once I didn't even bother mentioning it, did the background check, no questions were ever asked.
There was another time (7 years ago) where I was offered a job and then had the offer revoked due to the background check where I marked the dreaded box. This was for a public transportation authority in a major
US city.
Unfortunately for you, my research on this topic seems to indicate crimes of dishonesty (like theft) are more frowned upon.
I only ever bring up my record if I'm asked about it or right as I'm submitting my background check forms. Seems to have worked out well so far. Once I didn't even bother mentioning it, did the background check, no questions were ever asked.
There was another time (7 years ago) where I was offered a job and then had the offer revoked due to the background check where I marked the dreaded box. This was for a public transportation authority in a major US city.
Unfortunately for you, my research on this topic seems to indicate crimes of dishonesty (like theft) are more frowned upon.