Disclosed Two Citations on BG - Now HR Wants More Info. Advice?
Hey all -
So I'm a first-year MBA, and I recently accepted an offer with a F500 Financial Services company ) to do my MBA intern work. On the background check, I disclosed that I had received two 'municipal ordinance violations' while in college. The first, underage drinking when I was 19. The second, 'Possession of Alcohol in a Public Park' when I was 21.
I know these are stupid behaviors and all, but this was a long time ago. Anyway, I went through the BG, and HR got back to me saying the drug test, FBI fingerprint check, employment and ed verification and background check all came back good. They said though, since I disclosed this information (the two tickets,) that they needed more info.
They asked me to send personal statements about each, as well as court records. I sent the statements, and told them I didn't have court records. I don't. These were no contest situations, where I paid a fine. I explained that I had contacted both local circuit courts and they had no record, and sent screenshots of a search for my name in each circuit court website, producing no records. I also explained that these were 'a long time ago, regrettable, and not indicative of who I am anymore.'
My question: have I screwed myself here? Will I get an offer rescinded for this? Or is this just due process on their end? I'm pretty freaked out. Hoping that it looks good that I was forthright with the information, etc. Anyone been through this, please advise.
Bump - anyone have advice here? It'd be strongly appreciated.
I do not know what happened, but I picture it like you were a teenager/college student that went to a party and got a ticket - a minor does not amount to being drunk or unruly. Later you had a beer in the park with some buddies and didn't realize it was illegal and paid the fine. If nothing else happened then that is it. If you were drunk and got in a fight or vandalized Shit, that would be a different story. But, there would probably be more charges.
Just be honest and say what happened. Don't try to skirt it, just be up front. Ultimately, HR has to check a box because you checked one.
Now you have had a background check and came up clean. Never disclose that stuff again. I checked the criminal background box because of a couple hunting violations and was declined the instant I hit submit for a 'criminal record.' I have never checked the box since and no one has brought them up.
@Ehmerica - Thanks much. That's more or less exactly it. A college party and then just not realizing I couldn't drink where I was standing at the time. I've been honest with them, though, which is good. You don't think I'll get my offer rescinded for this?
I assume it will not. You have been upfront with them. People get minors at college and people drink beer at parks grilling with friends. I think it is just a check on a box for them.
Ehmerica Thanks, man. Here's hoping you're right. Will keep forum posted on how the situation plays out.
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