When you’re on the job hunt there are a ton of things that could slow it down. There is the possibility of the economic climate not being good at the current time, perhaps you’re in a competitive field or you don’t have the proper qualifications. On top of all of these is another factor that can severely limit your job hunting search, and that is if you have a Criminal Record of any kind. Having this black mark on your resume is unfortunately a reason many people who are qualified and have beat out all the other obstacles, aren’t hired.   What You Need To Know   There are some key things you’ll have to keep in mind if you have a record while on the job hunt. There is the possibility that arrests without a conviction has the possibility of showing up even if you didn’t serve a sentence of any kind. Depending on the severity and other factors it could still be on your record. Something you might want to keep in mind is if the crime can be expunged off of your record or sealed to not be shown on a background check. If you were a minor during the time, this is a viable option.   Currently, there are no federal laws that stop employers from asking about previous arrest or other convictions. Individual states and districts may have different laws that can help you out. It is important to know your rights and might be cause to get a criminal defense lawyer if necessary. Currently it is unlawful to use past criminal background as a reason for not hiring...

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