{"id":4327,"date":"2016-12-14T16:51:03","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T00:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/?p=4327"},"modified":"2016-12-14T16:51:03","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T00:51:03","slug":"dont-let-a-dui-prevent-you-from-finding-a-great-job-and-health-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/dont-let-a-dui-prevent-you-from-finding-a-great-job-and-health-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Let a DUI Prevent You from Finding a Great Job and Health Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"
A few years ago, Forbes<\/a> reported that 96% of human resources professionals ran background checks on job applicants. That percentage has likely gone up considering how much companies pay for health insurance<\/strong><\/a> and other benefits these days. If you\u2019re worried that a DUI on your background check may prevent you from landing a position, here are a few tips to get your foot in the door.<\/p>\n Before you talk yourself out of even applying for a job that offers company-paid health insurance<\/strong> and other perks because you think it will be a waste of time, do a little due diligence as Forbes<\/em> recommends. You\u2019ve probably already Googled yourself at some point. Take it a step further and run your own background check.<\/p>\n You should also research laws that pertain to whatever it is you\u2019re hoping a company won\u2019t discover. For example, in California, a DUI affects your driving record and your criminal record. According to the DMV<\/a>, a DUI will automatically disappear from your driving record within 10 years, but it will remain on your criminal record for life unless you have it expunged.<\/p>\n Additionally, according to U.S. News, \u201cSeveral state laws \u2026 limit or prohibit what prospective employers may ask, and in some states, there are protections on what an applicant is required to report. For example, in California, employers cannot ask candidates about arrests that didn’t result in a conviction, but they can inquire about convictions.\u201d<\/p>\n Conducting some research before you apply for a job or go in for an interview will prevent you from confessing to something that no longer appears on your record, help you remove something that you\u2019d rather not discuss, and show you whether you\u2019re being asked something you don\u2019t have to answer.<\/p>\nDo a Little Research<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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