Soldato
Ah, the reality of this counties ridiculous drugs policy in actionCheers Bert, looks like I'm knackered then
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Job applications and "spent" convictions
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Man of Honour
Interviews and the application for the likes of the Security Service are basically how honest and trustworthy you are
If you have a spent conviction for possession of cannabis and they ask you about it and you say that you haven't then your application ends there.
I know a fella in Special Branch and without going into too much detail, he said that some questions were about his private life that he didn't think they would know anything about. He answered them honestly.
I forget now if the level of security clearance required for the likes of the Security Service is different to SB but perhaps their interview is even more in depth ?
At the OP, Perhaps you could seek advice from someone such as the criminal records department of your local force and see what they have to say ?
I would be disappointed if you were discriminated against for a snot of cannabis 27 years ago.
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As a rule I would say that no - you really shouldn't mention it.
Without going into too much detail I've done some reading on this subject as it effects me too.
However the position you are applying for will involve an enhanced disclosure and so the offence will show up.
This is why they can legally ask you to mention "spent" convictions as it's in an industry that do enhanced CRB checks.
Mention it and then hope you've got a decent person doing the interview.
Or stick with jobs that don't require enhanced disclosure.
Without going into too much detail I've done some reading on this subject as it effects me too.
However the position you are applying for will involve an enhanced disclosure and so the offence will show up.
This is why they can legally ask you to mention "spent" convictions as it's in an industry that do enhanced CRB checks.
Mention it and then hope you've got a decent person doing the interview.
Or stick with jobs that don't require enhanced disclosure.
Associate
Honestly, if I was recruiting for a caretaker position, and had a decent candidate's app on my desk, and there was a misdemeanor for possession of a minor drug knocking on for 30 years ago, I doubt I would care if you could keep the place clean + tidy.
Personally I don't drink, smoke, never thought of using drugs, but I wouldn't judge someone for being curious in their youth; there's only one reason kids go to university
Personally I don't drink, smoke, never thought of using drugs, but I wouldn't judge someone for being curious in their youth; there's only one reason kids go to university
Man of Honour
there's only one reason kids go to university
To get 15k in debt, talk loudly in pubs and have no job at the end of it ?
Associate
Precisely! And experiment with alcohol
It's just like being on the dole but your parents are proud of you
Depends on the level but yes they will check you records at the minimum level and yes men will contact you, your family, friends and even ex partners - they don't have any embarasment glands..
Soldato
Well I can scratch James Bond off my potential job list.
Sounds good to me.
I wish my debt would just be 15k though
Its a great deal of fun for a few years, with cheap living and no need of a job.
Plenty of time to be staid.
Caporegime
You know what to do ... spill itI've not been convicted of a Crime for over 17 years now, prob more like 19 years. I don't have to "Fess" up as it's over ten years but I did have one of those Reports done a few years back, The look on the Dudes face as he read it was one of the most embarrassing situations i have ever faced.+
Fortunately the man had the intelligence to spend time with me & make his own decision, There are some very decent people out there.
He went against two other people & I Never let him down.
I Hate my past but I can only change my future.
Soldato
I second the motion.You know what to do ... spill it