{"id":1156,"date":"2019-01-11T18:18:54","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T18:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1156"},"modified":"2019-01-11T18:18:54","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T18:18:54","slug":"3-step-approach-to-explaining-a-misdemeanor-in-a-job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/3-step-approach-to-explaining-a-misdemeanor-in-a-job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Step Approach to Explaining a Misdemeanor in a Job Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you are planning to undergo a slew of job interviews, it\nis wise to prepare by going through mock interview questions. This is\nespecially true for those who have a misdemeanor criminal record. Employers\nthese days can run background checks on potential hires with just a simple\nclick of a button; so if you had an arrest or misdemeanor charge in your past,\nyou can safely assume your interviewer will know about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But do not be concerned; so long as you know how to\nappropriately answer job interview questions about your misdemeanor record, you\ncan prove to your future employer that your past is truly in the past, and does\nnot characterize to your current reputation or work ethic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continue reading to learn an easy, 3 step approach to\nanswering job interview questions about your criminal history.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCriminal Record Expungement Attorney 317-636-7514<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
You may be worried that no one will hire you because you\nhave a past arrest or criminal record. You may be asking yourself, \u201cWill I ever\nhave a decent job role again?\u201d The answer is \u201cyes\u201d; someone will hire you, so\nlong as you can represent yourself in a professional and respectful manner, and\ndiscuss your criminal record with transparency and remorse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the three steps to follow when your criminal record\ncomes up in a job interview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2776 Explain What Happened<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
With as much maturity and honesty as possible, explain the situation\nsurrounding your arrest or criminal charge. Do not go into great detail, but do\nlay out the foundation for what happened. Basically, the job interviewer will\nwant to see that you own up and acknowledge your mistakes. It is better that\nyour potential employer hears you explain the situation than for them to just\nread it on paper and make their own assumptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2777 Describe Your Actions While in Jail <\/h1>\n\n\n\n
In addition to acknowledging your mistakes, a potential\nemployer wants to know that you bettered yourself by turning a bad situation\ninto a good one. Prove this to them by describing all of your accomplishments\nand achievements while incarcerated and\/or on probation. This includes any\nclasses or courses, anger management, counseling, community service,\nreconciliations with friends and family, paid restitution, and anything else\nthat shows you wanted to improve your character and put in the effort to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2778 Explain What You are Doing Now<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Last, describe to your potential employer what you are\ncurrently up to in life. This will show them that the mistake you made was not\nan action that defines you as a person. It will show them that your criminal\nmishap is not something that will repeat itself ever again. Talk about furthering\nyour education, community involvement, counseling or therapy, hobbies, clubs, fitness\ngoals, relationship status, and all other positive actions and activities in\nyour life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Clean Up Your Criminal Record <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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