2 May 2022

A fresh start – Top tips for telling an employer about your criminal record



Open guide

How does a young adult with a criminal record tell an employer? This guide explains how a young adult can get a list of convictions and police intelligence and the differences between rehabilitation periods and unspent convictions. It also clarifies the types of checks that can take place, and how to talk to an employer or potential employer, and anticipate and address their concerns.


Publisher: Business & the Community

practitioners, young adults
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