|
Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!"
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
geekpie
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
Posts: 31
|
 Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:47 am Post subject: Criminal record check - spent convictions (UK) |
 |
|
Can anybody advise me if the criminal background check required for most countries is one that details spent convictions, or if you would need to disclose 'spent' convictions on job application forms?
I have a criminal conviction for a minor offence (not drug, violence or theft related) committed over 10 years ago when I was around 15/16. I received a 3 month youth supervision order (not community service) and a �200 fine. As the conviction became spent within a few years I have not had to disclose it to employers, and have a clean record since then. However I think I may be at a disadvantage when applying for work overseas as whilst the rehabilitation of offenders act means that my conviction is spent, background checks may mean that I am barred from work abroad.
Has anybody had experience of this or knowledge that they can share? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
tttompatz
Joined: 06 Mar 2010
Posts: 1951
Location: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
|
| Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Criminal record check - spent convictions (UK) |
|
|
| geekpie wrote: |
Can anybody advise me if the criminal background check required for most countries is one that details spent convictions, or if you would need to disclose 'spent' convictions on job application forms?
I have a criminal conviction for a minor offence (not drug, violence or theft related) committed over 10 years ago when I was around 15/16. I received a 3 month youth supervision order (not community service) and a �200 fine. As the conviction became spent within a few years I have not had to disclose it to employers, and have a clean record since then. However I think I may be at a disadvantage when applying for work overseas as whilst the rehabilitation of offenders act means that my conviction is spent, background checks may mean that I am barred from work abroad.
Has anybody had experience of this or knowledge that they can share? |
Get a copy of your record check so you will know instead of just guessing and asking what-if's.
If there is anything there, deal with it.
If it is not there then there is nothing to deal with; find a job.
Typically, juvenile records don't show up on your adult criminal background check.
You are more likely to be asked if you have a degree than if you have a clean record. Not having one will be a bigger problem for you than a record that you received as a juvenile.
.
. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
