Hi all,
I am soon to graduate and I am in the process of really trying to get my foot in the door. I have a distinct lack of experience on my CV-- and all I have done is, held down a PT job in as hotel for 8 years, (menial work), and volunteered somewhat casually. I understand that, in the grand scheme of things, in the professional world this means nothing.
Meanwhile, I am trying to do things in order to boost employability, boost CV, apply for graduate jobs et cetera.
The problem is, I am applying to big companies, where many firms want me to disclose "unspent" convictions. I have a reprimand from 2006/7 for Burglary with intent to steal, and whilst my degree isn't in health, law or anything like that, (it is in Media/Design) I am still being asked to declare it. Hindering my opportunities.
My question is, why are so many jobs becoming exempt from the act?
This seems the case, even with jobs where your not working with kids, vulnerable adults or handling cash.