Can I get a job with a misdemeanor?

Question

I got a temporary job, but now they want me permanent, and now I have to do another application with a background check.... I have a misdemeanor its for something minor like shoplifting (which was Petty Theft). Someone please give me more information!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Yes you can still get a job!  As long as your crime had nothing to do with the job that you are applying for, you will be fine.  I have around 4 or five misdemeanors and I've managed to get jobs, it doesn't really make it any more difficult.  I'm sure that they will give it to you.

Answer 3

I work at the county jail & you can have up to 8 misdemeanors!!

Answer 4

Depends on the employer's policy.  They aren't legally prohibited from hiring you, but their policy might require a clean record, and they don't HAVE to hire you either.

Good luck.

Answer 5

just be honest about your past and most likely they will keep you since they are wanting to hire your permanently(i guess of your good work.  Good Luck!

Answer 6

Your job preformance would be the first consideration. Often though employers will not hire if there is a history.  Just depends on where you are on the social ladder. Usually temp agencies will not send youto a job sight that will not hire a misdemeanor. So chances are you got the job.--Good Luck.

Answer 7

Misdemeanors affect an application a magnitude less than felonies do. However, the type of conviction is extremely important. A reportable theft conviction will disqualify you from a banking job for life. A reportable conviction of violence (including weapons convictions) may disqualify from certain jobs involving contact with people. Ironically, jobs with explicit background guidelines (police jobs, teaching jobs, medical jobs) may be easier to get in certain cases if the competition is not too stiff. Some police departments will refuse to employ anybody who has experimented with drugs, whilst smaller police departments may have a more lenient policy.