Originally Posted by
7thgear
You know what I think you’re right. It’s been over six months since I filled out the application so I didn’t remember correctly, but yes, I think it asked for convictions that I’ve ever had. The situation remains essentially the same though, I answered no, but I still should’ve disclosed that I had charges.
Again two possibilities
1) they thought you lied. If you had come clean earlier, NBD
2) They didn't think you lied, but after seeing the background check said no.
My guess is #2. You said "a few arrests" which I take to mean at least three because you would have said two. That's a big hill to climb. I'm going to guess 95% of their applicants have zero arrests and <1% have 3 or more. Honestly, if I were in HR, I wouldn't touch anybody with 3 arrests even with no convictions.
You should find an interview prep company and figure out a way to package and get ahead of this. If these are all showing on a background check ... you need to disclose up front regardless of how the questions are worded.