8th April 2009, 12:05 PM
Just to reassure everyone, I know someone very well that undertakes CRB checks on behalf of the government. The level of disclosure of your criminal record depends on the sensitivity of the activity you will undertake. So if you're going to be working with particularly vulnerable groups then higher levels of disclosure will be allowed.
Employers quite often ask for disclosure of all criminal record information, but only information relevant to the job is disclosed by the CRB. Your minor indiscretions (and everyone does them, even if they don't get caught) are very unlikely to be disclosed unless you're applying for a very sensitive job (like being a CRB officer)
If you're worried about a criminal record prejudicing your chances of getting a job, then don't be. You're four times more likely to be knocked back from employment if you admit to a history of mental illness.
Apologies if I've repeated what others have said.
Employers quite often ask for disclosure of all criminal record information, but only information relevant to the job is disclosed by the CRB. Your minor indiscretions (and everyone does them, even if they don't get caught) are very unlikely to be disclosed unless you're applying for a very sensitive job (like being a CRB officer)
If you're worried about a criminal record prejudicing your chances of getting a job, then don't be. You're four times more likely to be knocked back from employment if you admit to a history of mental illness.
Apologies if I've repeated what others have said.