FedEx Background Check
04-26-2016, 12:45 PM
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FedEx Background Check
I am embarrassed to have ask, but, how extensive is the FedEx criminal background check? I have a municipal misdemeanor assault conviction (by plea) from 1998 that only seems to show up with an FBI fingerprint check. At the time I had neither the time or money to spend on a defense and plead guilty on my "cheap" lawyer's advise. Big mistake. It is the only blemish I have in my background. Any advice is much appreciated.
04-26-2016, 02:33 PM
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I wouldn't worry about how far the background check will go back because you're going to tell them about it on your application anyway. Right?
During the interview you'll own it, and the lessons you learned from it, and impress upon the interviewers how you are a better person due to the changes you made when you realized your mistake.
Or, you can take your chances on them never finding out, and being shown the door when they catch you hiding something, maybe even lying about it.
Then you'll have two events to talk about at your next interview ...
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During the interview you'll own it, and the lessons you learned from it, and impress upon the interviewers how you are a better person due to the changes you made when you realized your mistake.
Or, you can take your chances on them never finding out, and being shown the door when they catch you hiding something, maybe even lying about it.
Then you'll have two events to talk about at your next interview ...
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04-26-2016, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyC
I wouldn't worry about how far the background check will go back because you're going to tell them about it on your application anyway. Right?
During the interview you'll own it, and the lessons you learned from it, and impress upon the interviewers how you are a better person due to the changes you made when you realized your mistake.
Or, you can take your chances on them never finding out, and being shown the door when they catch you hiding something, maybe even lying about it.
Then you'll have two events to talk about at your next interview ...
.
During the interview you'll own it, and the lessons you learned from it, and impress upon the interviewers how you are a better person due to the changes you made when you realized your mistake.
Or, you can take your chances on them never finding out, and being shown the door when they catch you hiding something, maybe even lying about it.
Then you'll have two events to talk about at your next interview ...
.
04-26-2016, 05:11 PM
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Not sure, but when you show up, at least, up till a few years ago, you will get another form asking about ANY arrest. The basic app asked about any felonies. At the interview they cleaned it up and asked about ANY arrest.
Not sure if that is the case any more, but my understanding that was in place at least as of about 8 years ago.
Tony's advice is spot on.
Not sure if that is the case any more, but my understanding that was in place at least as of about 8 years ago.
Tony's advice is spot on.
04-27-2016, 07:40 AM
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I'm not a hiring guy, but TonyC's advice is the way to go here. I'm not sure if the event in your past is a showstopper or not. But if the company doesn't feel it can trust you today, I imagine that would be a showstopper.
I know it is an embarrassing situation for you to have to address. No one is perfect and I don't think you are particularly "soiled"....don't be embarrassed....it was what it was.. almost 2 decades ago....and you're a stand-up guy for addressing it.
Even though it is a time-worn phrase, "Honesty is the best policy", exists for a reason. By disclosing the information now, you will save yourself years of anxiety wondering if you would get found out. It is a great job....but no job is worth a loss of peace of mind in my opinion.
I know it is an embarrassing situation for you to have to address. No one is perfect and I don't think you are particularly "soiled"....don't be embarrassed....it was what it was.. almost 2 decades ago....and you're a stand-up guy for addressing it.
Even though it is a time-worn phrase, "Honesty is the best policy", exists for a reason. By disclosing the information now, you will save yourself years of anxiety wondering if you would get found out. It is a great job....but no job is worth a loss of peace of mind in my opinion.
04-27-2016, 10:02 AM
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Not telling makes you a weasel. Weasels get terminated. Don't be a weasel.
Not telling makes you a weasel. Weasels get terminated. Don't be a weasel.
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04-28-2016, 03:53 AM
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Much Thanks
Thanks to everyone who offered a bit of advise on this subject. I have owned up to it in a previous job interview and, although it delayed my process while a background check was carried out, I ultimately got the job and was very successful at it. My plan is to do the same here.
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