How To Prevent Your Criminal Records From Ruining Your Employment Chances
Employers routinely use criminal records to make hiring decisions. The type of information your potential employer is allowed to access depends on federal and state laws. State laws vary a lot, but employers are generally allowed to access past criminal convictions, but not arrests (records of arrest that do not result in convictions or guilty pleas). Irrespective of what your potential employers allowed to access, there are a few measures you can take to protect yourself.