I want to apply as a Legal Analyst at Goldman & Sachs, but I have a shoplifting misdemeanor charge on my record. I have not been convicted, should I still chance it and apply. Be as honest as possible, at this point I need more truth than hope. Thank you for your help.
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I would love to know what ended up happening in your case. Did you disclose it? Did it come up on your check? Give us an update! Thanks and best of luck! :)
Did you apply and were you fine? In a similar situation and hoping to get some advice!
Generally, shoplifting is frowned upon. Any offenses relating to lying, cheating, or stealing will be the worst for employers (obviously murder etc is bad but aside from that). But, as it is dismissed, it should not be considered.
Just because it should not be considered doesn't mean that it won't be considered.
So I had this interview with a hedge fund in NYC. I worked my ass off to get this interview. I literally paid for this finance conference ($400), to find a hedge fund CEO, network with him, and then land an interview with his team. So I did that and I had this interview with these two wise guys a week later. They were maybe late 30s. I was late 20s at the time.
I filled out all the forms. No convictions, nothing on record or on papers.
So out of nowhere mid interview this one guy asks "Have you ever been arrested?". Now, I know my way around this question without lying. I said without hesitation "I've never been convicted of a crime."
This guy was like "but have you been to jail?". Again, I affirmed "I have nothing on my criminal record." No joke, he persisted. I have no idea why. He said "have you been cuffed and taken to the station." Finally, I gave in, I was like yes, but was found innocent of the accusation.
The interview went downhill from there. We had a good 30 min talk before that about the industry, role, and the part I would play in the company, but then it just went to crap.
I wouldn't be too worried if it is dismissed though. I've been to hundreds of interviews and never have faced anything like that before, but damnit this was the only hedge fund interview I could land ........ frustrating. Looking back, I don't think I could/would have done anything different.
How would they know if you lied? Chances are those guys would have found something else wrong with you
Why do you think they asked that out of nowhere? It was all going fine innit
I got caught robbing someone at gunpoint. Do you think this will show up through a background check or am I probably good?
Background Check- Shoplifting Misdemeanor. Rescind offer? (Originally Posted: 08/15/2016)
Hi everyone. I am new to this and am seeking some advice.
So 10 years ago, I was caught shoplifting (under 20$) and was brought to the police station and fingerprinted. Not knowing my options or how major this would affect my future (obviously from judging my mistake, I was majorly stupid 10 years ago), I pleaded guilty and now have a misdemeanor of shoplifting on my record.
I am currently an accountant at a F500 company but was offered a position recently at a Big 4 firm. What I'm wondering is- will this shoplifting record affect my offer due to its nature (fraud/theft)? I know that financial firms probably will rescind but has anyone been in the same issue?
I would not like to be judged as I know it was stupid on my part and I have deeply regret and understand how bad my decision was but would really appreciate any advice I can get..
Thank you in advance!
You're probably good, depending on your lawyer. Johnny Cochran right? Yeah you're good.
I would love to know what ended up happening in your case? Did you disclose it? Did it come up on your check? Give us an update! Thanks and best of luck! :
if have you fill out paperwork or online forms for a background check disclose it in the appropriate box. you should be fine, i dont think Big4s even drug test
In a similar situation but with a more recent case. Any updates on how everything worked out? What Big 4 are you at now if you don't mind me asking...
How did it turn out?
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