Employment with criminal record?

[welmerlw]

I was convicted 3 years ago with a petty theft misdemeanor. Currently I am applying for new jobs that require background checks. Is a petty theft midemeanor considered a crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust?
Any professional opinions?

 

[seniorjudge]

I was convicted 3 years ago with a petty theft misdemeanor. Currently I am applying for new jobs that require background checks. Is a petty theft midemeanor considered a crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust?
Any professional opinions?

Q: Is a petty theft midemeanor considered a crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust?

A: Yes.

 

[fairisfair]

what kind of jobs are you applying for? what leads you to ask the question regarding dishonesty and breach of trust?

 

[stephenk]

Almost all employers ask just for felony convictions. Is your potential employer asking for all convictions?

 

[mlane58]

Almost all employers ask just for felony convictions. Is your potential employer asking for all convictions?

That's incorrect. Almost all employers ask for misdemeanor convictions as well