If you have been arrested before and you are filling out an application, do you have to note that you have?

I would think so if you have plead guilty to it. It is a crime, especially if you know they are going to run a background check on you.

Yes. DUI is not a misdemeanor driving infraction; a second one is certainly going to be considered “a crime”. (You might have gotten a pass on the first one, depending on the judgment.)

I think you would have to note that down, if you don’t and it comes up in your background check, that’s worse surely?
I hope it all works out for you!

Yes, you have to say yes. It will not automatically preclude you from getting the chance to volunteer.

My husband has DUI’s in his past. He always marks yes, and does write “DUI” because most places don’t consider that a crime making someone unworthy of hiring. Now, if you had convictions for stealing, or something along those lines…then I’d be concerned.

A DUI is most certainly a crime.

Mark the yes box. if you do not and it is later discovered that you did not tell the truth, you will be terminated. a dui is an arrest and i assume you were convicted.

Yes, unless these DUIs were accrued when you were a minor. In that case your record should be sealed and you can mark no on the application.

It should say “felony” or “misdemeanor”. “Crime” is not specific.

Regardless, be honest and forward. Look a person in the eye, tell them you want the job, you don’t want to answer incorrectly, and you need help answering the question.

It’s a lot easier to explain an old mistake than a recent coverup.

Voice of experience here, made some mistakes, had to explain them to 20 years later for a security clearance, succeeded.

@jaytkay: Hey, live and learn right? Congrats on finally succeeding. It really should be specific on the sheet that’s why I had to ask this question. I appreciate the advice.

Yes mark it

Yes you must mark it, unless the applicaion stipulates a time frame.

If you mark it and list it on the applicaion if you get hired you wont have it hanging over your head.

Even one DUI can prevent you from crossing international borders.
Write YES and explain.

An application is a legal document. You should mark yes and explain. If you don’t and it’s discovered (which it probably will since even volunteer applications get background screenings done now) you probably won’t be given a chance to explain. Be honest first off.