job application

[spyro]

Lets try this question thing again...I got arrested for shoplifting 7 years ago now I'm trying to apply at a goodwill.. When I went to court the judge gave me probation, fine, community service and a computer class he then told me after completion it would be wiped from my record.. So I need to know if I still need to put the charges on the application or not since I'd rather not because of it being a retail store and could be aromatically not considered despite the fact I was told be the judge it would be gone ..

 

[Proserpina]

Lets try this question thing again...I got arrested for shoplifting 7 years ago now I'm trying to apply at a goodwill.. When I went to court the judge gave me probation, fine, community service and a computer class he then told me after completion it would be wiped from my record.. So I need to know if I still need to put the charges on the application or not since I'd rather not because of it being a retail store and could be aromatically not considered despite the fact I was told be the judge it would be gone ..

If you lie, you'll be fired and you'll get a lousy reference.

If you tell the truth, they might just give you some credit for that.

But seriously - you expect a retail store to employ a shoplifter? Really?

 

[quincy]

Lets try this question thing again...I got arrested for shoplifting 7 years ago now I'm trying to apply at a goodwill.. When I went to court the judge gave me probation, fine, community service and a computer class he then told me after completion it would be wiped from my record.. So I need to know if I still need to put the charges on the application or not since I'd rather not because of it being a retail store and could be aromatically not considered despite the fact I was told be the judge it would be gone ..

Almost all of the information that is needed is included in this thread, spyro. We still need the name of your state.

Thanks.

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[davew128]

If you lie, you'll be fired and you'll get a lousy reference.

If you tell the truth, they might just give you some credit for that.

But seriously - you expect a retail store to employ a shoplifter? Really?

Truthfully answering no conviction would not be a lie depending on the state and type of adjudication.

 

[quincy]

I question any employment application that asks about an applicant's criminal record prior to hire.

The state name can make a difference.

 

[CourtClerk]

Did he really say wiped from your record or that the charges would be dismissed (which is more than likely what would happen)? If it's a dismissal, it'll still show up on your record. If you lie, you'll definitely not get a job.

But I do find it ironic that a shoplifter thinks it's a good idea to work retail.