Hi, All!

A young man on the following thread is having a predicament where he interviewed for a job and didn't tell them or put on the application where he had a job several years ago where he was fired.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/other-careers/criminal-background-check-best-buy-370422.html

Now, I don't condone leaving anything off or lying on a job application. I already let him know that.

My question here though is - What sort of things can and do potential employers check for in the background check of a minor seeking out a position where most youths would be able and allowed to do the jobs?

Thanks!

In my opinion and experience 'official' background checks from the state will show any crimes of which the subject was found guilty.

If the perspective checks on your job history and references than he may find other things.

Personally, when asked about an ex employee I give only the start and ending dates along with the position they held in my company. Historically, this has proven to be the best way for me to handle it, as getting too in depth may cause other problems.

Stringer

Thanks, Stringer!

The young person in question hasn't been convicted of any crime. Although, I know that my question was about the "overall" scenario when a youth applies for a position.

Can a potential employer check on the employment history if it's not revealed on the application.

Again, I'm not condoning being dishonest at all. I've made that clear to him. I think that he goofed by not including the former job and explaining things. He's young. He most likely would be given a chance.

Thanks, again!

Thanks, Stringer!

The young person in question hasn't been convicted of any crime. Although, I know that my question was about the "overall" scenario when a youth applies for a position.

Can a potential employer check on the employment history if it's not revealed on the application.

Again, I'm not condoning being dishonest at all. I've made that clear to him. I think that he goofed by not including the former job and explaining things. He's young. He most likely would be given a chance.

Thanks, again!

I think that would be difficult, unless the new employer has some personal connections.

Why would it be difficult, please?

I know decades ago when I worked at a Village In as a busboy, it seem like I filled out the application and had the job...

I know that things are different these days...

I have a little funny to tell...

I remember, while being employed by the Village Inn, that I had gone out drinking beer before I was to go into work. I think that I was 17 at the time. I didn't make it to work.

One of my friends, with whom I worked, told our boss some story about why I couldn't come to work. Our boss told my friend that he thought that "Craig probably has the Schlitz Blues".

I didn't lose the job, but was given another chance...

I ended up leaving the job a number of months later on my own.

Thanks!

Why would it be difficult, please?

I know decades ago when I worked at a Village In as a busboy, it seem like I filled out the application and had the job...

I know that things are different these days...

I have a little funny to tell...

I remember, while being employed by the Village Inn, that I had gone out drinking beer before I was to go into work. I think that I was 17 at the time. I didn't make it to work.

One of my friends, with whom I worked, told our boss some story about why I couldn't come to work. Our boss told my friend that he thought that "Craig probably has the Schlitz Blues".

I didn't lose the job, but was given another chance...

I ended up leaving the job a number of months later on my own.

Thanks!

I'm saying that the new employer would have to have the information from the applicant to check. I am not sure of any other method that the employer would/could take to gain additional information to do a further check. And I think that since we are talking about a juvenile and the new employer found out about subway it probably wouldn't matter. Unless he did something very stupid that broke the law.

He apparently already has the job and they are waiting for the criminal and drug tests. If he passes those I feel that he should be OK.

You may also want to let Judy know about this question as she is one of our legal experts.

Stringer

Clough, I am sorry I couldn't get back to you about my singing earlier. I never got singing lessons, but in my music class in my public school, my teacher says that I am very good and I once even got a small solo. I like to sing songs by miley cyrus (pop) and taylor swift (alt. country). But, since I am only 11, there isn't much I can do. I was considering trying out for America's Juniors, but I don't know how to audition.