one search. all jobs. Indeed
 
 
 

Forums > Job > HR Generalist
 

Question on Background checks
Get new comments by email
You can cancel email alerts at anytime.
Comments (3)

James in Alexandria, Virginia

33 months ago

On the job application they only ask if I was ever arrested for a felony. I didn't, but I have a couple of misdemeanors. When they do their criminal background search, do they look for those misdemeanors or just felonies? Thank you.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

Rich in Palmdale, California

33 months ago

It probably says "convicted" and not arrested. Any background check depends on the position, the company and the background service used. Is this a position requiring a secret clearance? Is this a banking position? Answer any interview or application question honestly.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

Ruben in San Antonio, Texas

33 months ago

The background check is based on the hiring policy for convictions. It usually isn't written but a case by case decision. The conviction or arrest has to directly have a chance of affecting the performance of duties to consider a factor in the selection process. In short if the app asked about felonies just include felonies. When asking for both misdemeanor and felony answer accordingly.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

Your Reply

change location - create a profile
User Name
 in Beverly Hills, California
Your Comment
Your Email Address
Enter the numbers you see in the box
CAPTCHA Image

Be Reasonable! Be Polite! Please read our Terms of Service and Forum Rules, where it notes that you are responsible for your own comments. You may post anonymously - but we reserve the right to remove inappropriate comments at any time.

RSS Feed Icon Subscribe to this discussion as an RSS feed.