Can I apply for job at a store that I was arrested at when I was 13 and now I'm 24?

Question

When I was in the middle school, I shop lift at a clothing store and I was locked and charges were brought against me by the store, but I went to a retail theft class to keep it off my record, now that I'm 24 the same store is hiring part-time and I would like to apply, but I'm not sure if I should because I was arrested there when I was 13 yrs old, that was the first time I every stole anything, and I haven't been in trouble since then. What should I do?

Answer 1

Yes you can. and  when it asks if you have ever been arrested you  can and should say no. ( if you were 13 )  They have no way of getting that info as an employer.  Most times  u  do the class and  once complete its kinda  locked  away.  but once u hit 18 it  was hidden  in your records. I don't want to say it was taken off b/c it wasn't and wont ever be.  FBI etc.  can still find it there but  employers  can't see it .  

Answer 2

You can apply if you want to, but don't expect to get hired. Even though it's been almost 10 years, I think they would still have a record of your name (since they were the party who made charges against you).

Answer 3

WOW you must be desperate. Why would you even want to work there?

Answer 4

You can apply - whether they hire you or not is up to them.

Answer 5

i don't believe your record as a minor is looked at when they do a background check on you.

Answer 6

do you have to apply at THAT store?