Got my new job and they are doing my background check...

[multiband8303]

I will be working for them DIRECTLY though - on there network itself.

And I was convicted.

 

[Modular]

Stop hitting refresh.

Inhale, exhale, inhale exhale, inhale, exhale...


Let this be a lesson to you: don't count your chickens before they hatch ever again. The reason for all this stress is that you applied for and paid for an apartment before you passed the background check that you must have known was coming. Sounds like a stupid mistake that's causing you way to much nervousness.

That being said, stop worrying about this silly background check. You even said that they never verified your information about your degree; what makes you think that they are actually going to do this background check?

 

[TheKub]

Originally posted by: multiband8303
I will be working for them DIRECTLY though - on there network itself.

And I was convicted.

I'd imagine the same rules would apply.

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: Modular
Stop hitting refresh.

Inhale, exhale, inhale exhale, inhale, exhale...


Let this be a lesson to you: don't count your chickens before they hatch ever again. The reason for all this stress is that you applied for and paid for an apartment before you passed the background check that you must have known was coming. Sounds like a stupid mistake that's causing you way to much nervousness.

That being said, stop worrying about this silly background check. You even said that they never verified your information about your degree; what makes you think that they are actually going to do this background check?

Background checks are probably company policy.

 

[Safeway]

I mean, you aren't O.J. Simpson or anything. You weren't convicted of murder, had all the evidence point you to, and then found not guilty.

 

[multiband8303]

We shall see, how long does it take for them to do a background check? They said my start date is July 16th..

And here is why it scares me, this is what they said in there offer......

We at Robert Half International are pleased to extend you a conditional offer to join us as a Salaried Professional Consultant in our Technology division. This offer is contingent on the results from your background and reference checks

 

[RelaxTheMind]

Originally posted by: Mxylplyx
Dont worry about it.

Also, very few places actually contact references.

Most places I have worked did full background checks. For Verizon... The business that I was with that was no longer they looked even more at. Called me and wanted contact info for previous ceo and another co-worker. Good thing I had my old cell phone laying around with contact info in it.

 

[multiband8303]

How long should it take for them to do this though?

 

[BCYL]

Usually it would take them 1-2 weeks to do the background check... in my case it was closer to 1 than 2

 

[r6ashih]

I'm consulting through robert half. Can you get me a raise?

 

[multiband8303]

Originally posted by: r6ashih
I'm consulting through robert half. Can you get me a raise?

They treat you pretty well? Are you with them directly or just conract-hire with someone else?

As stated earler...I will be a salary professional with them, which means I'm paid by them, directly.

 

[r6ashih]

i dont have much interaction with them.. I'm a contract to hire with someone else.

 

[Soapy Bones]

in a somewhat related question about disclosing past issues:

if you had a possession/consumption of alcohol underage, but you were never convicted and after several years the charges were expunged from the record, is it still a good idea to tell them up front about something like that?

 

[bctbct]

We had a guy who ha a recent conviction for MIP and giving alcohol to a minor and this was disclosed to homeland security and he got clearance.

 

[sygyzy]

Do you or did you work for Multiband?

 

[DrumminBoy]

I'm guessing they only care about charges that would show a propensity for violence or theft, ie assault, shoplifting, burglary, etc. They wouldn't have much of a workforce if they cared about drinking and partying.