I agree that it's always best to give full disclosure however, I do believe companies do only typically go back 7 or 10 years time. Can anyone verify this or shed any light on the typical duration that companies do in-fact go back?
Received offer letter --now what about any prior convictions
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In my opinion, and it's just that, the correct way to answer this would depend on how the wording of the question is asked....
Many specifically state felony conviction so the answer would be no. If it states crimes my reply would be never convicted of a felony.
But again, this is just my opinion so take it for what it is worth -
Depends on how that question is worded, exactly.
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I submitted the e-docs last night online. They asked about felonies --have you ever?-- and certain misdemeanors --have you ever been convicted of x misdemeanor within the past 7 years? Based upon the questions asked I was honestly able to answer NO to all of them, so I'm good. Most of my prior convictions were driving related, e.g., reckless driving, and were 20 years ago. I had a bullet bike and was known to pull wheelies for several blocks, flee the police because they couldn't catch me accelerating hard to 140 MPH --accept for that one time : (-- and for the thrill of the chase. When I was on my motorcycle I felt invincible and seemed to have a general disregard for the law. Hey everyone is 21 once.
If I had it to do over again would I do things differently? Yes. At those speeds I'm lucky to be alive. Had I gone down at those speeds I seriously doubt that I would have made it out in one piece. And the fines really added up too.
Now I have to take my drug test. No issue there. After all us Mormon folk don't even drink coffee. At least if you're living your religion you're not supposed to. They did just give the ok on caffeinated soda, however, which was previously a no-no.Last edited: Mar 8, 2018
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Answer ALL questions honestly. Don't volunteer information not asked for. Don't play coy word games. Remember a lie of omission is still a lie. Let the company decide if you meet their criteria. Safest way to go to orientation and not be worried about an early trip back to the porch.
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