After a month of waiting on the background check, I got my offer from MM rescinded. The part that really sucks is that I disclosed my charge (misdemeanor theft) from day 1.
I guess it's back to square one but my motivation level dropped to rock bottom.
I hope none of you guys has to go through this.
Offer Rescinded after background check
There is speculation that smaller banks may just verify employment information. So looking consider looking at boutique firms. However, most banks will probably still do a criminal background check regardless of size.
Disclose any legal matters if asked. You want to have a good story about the case if you get asked. Acknowledge that you made a mistake and be sure to communicate that you've changed.
You can also hire an attorney and seek legal advice on the matter. It may be possible to get the charges reduced or expunged.
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- You can get a job at firms with good brand names if you have record. But
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I just had my first day of orientation at Accenture. I was prepared all through last week to answer questions and explain my side but it wasn't necessary because they didn't ask.
I have a copy of my background check from HireRight and they flagged the county in Arizona I was worried about; not sure what happened but I consider myself extremely lucky. Horseshoe up my ass.
This is not to gloat; I feel obligated to inform WSO how I ended up. I passed the background check.
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That sucks, man. Stupid "insignificant" charges like that can haunt you for a long time.
What'd ya steal? Hope it was something cool at least.
sorry...hope something better turns up...good luck.
yea curious...whatd you take?
Apply to Asia - No background check. Leverage that MM pre-rescinded offer. (Can say something about headcount, etc.) There are absolutely no background checks in North/South Asia, kids, reformed-felons and substance users. -- Unless this has changed.
Don't sweat it. Get hired at a startup, etc. etc.
That sucks man really sorry to hear it. Obviously you're definitely investment banking caliber talent so I'm sure you'll land something elsewhere. "Don't get discouraged. It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see". -HDT
That's what happens when HR gets involved. Always funny because HR is usually the seediest place in a business.
Sad but true...
wow they rescind even if you disclose? jeeze im very sorry, everyone makes stupid mistakes. they are cruel for holding that so far against you
Well nobody "mistakenly" steals stuff so I'm laughing at you, you f-ing theif! You'll never get a job in the US. Might as well move to China like the guy above said.
^^^douche.
Just target small boutiques that don't have formal HR. Many just rely on thorough reference checks, but they don't have the time/money/people to do criminal, credit, etc. checks.
Yah dude, work on getting it expunged or something. Smaller places don't care. Welcome to America were one mistake in your life will ruin you forever.
The theft charge is due to a stupid conflict I had back in college with my roommate, which ultimately led to a police involvement. I'm not trying to say it wasn't my fault because it was a foolish decision making on my part, but that's in the past and I believe I paid my dues. It's not like I robbed anyone or any place.
Either way, I guess this will haunt me for a long time. So if any young college kids or prospective employees are reading this, think twice about stupid stunt or prank or anything that can have a slightest impact on your sheet.
He vector225,
Did you end up finding a job anywhere? curios to know! Also was yours a dismissed charge?
Where are you gonna get a job now? Shit is hitting the fan.
Were u just charged or or convicted?or was the caase dismissed?
Don't you have to speak the language to work in Asia?
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