Proof of lack of criminal record

[Jon Miller]

I agree that they do for some jobs that I apply to, and maybe even for the university entrance?

But for all my recent jobs, I am almost certain they did not.

Of the jobs, the one they most likely would have done a background check for is the forestry service job.

JM
(The jobs that is, not the university entrance)

[Al B. Sure!]

I think you are just unaware of it being done.

I can't fathom why a company wouldn't do them, unless they enjoy hiring convicts and want to be liable for any criminal activity that occurs while you are engaged with the functions of the job.

[Jon Miller]

It very well may be that the university checks for criminal record when you apply....

But also, I heard that at my previous lab one of the scientists served time, and when he got out he was back at work.

The only jobs that I consider to apply to are ones that seem to do background checks are ones where security/etc is a concern.

It is sort of assumed that anyone who has 'criminal activity' problems would not get a decent recommendation/etc.

JM