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Inthemoment

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February 2023

358 posts

Posted Wed December 6, 2023 1:23pmReport post

We are finding that job agencies for very basic jobs like warehouses are asking for any unspent criminal convictions. Anyone got any tips or know of agencies that don't ask I'd be keen to hear!

Just want an end to it

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October 2023

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Posted Wed December 6, 2023 4:44pmReport post

Don't go through agencies, go to the website of the company. The agency will just have a standard application for all job roles.

Just want an end to it

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October 2023

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Posted Wed December 6, 2023 4:45pmReport post

Also on UNLock, There is a list of employers that don't ask

Inthemoment

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February 2023

358 posts

Posted Wed December 6, 2023 5:27pmReport post

Thanks, unlock over the phone said that list was useless because they all just ask at interview instead! We are trying to find individual companies but a lot seem hidden :(

Just want an end to it

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October 2023

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Posted Wed December 6, 2023 5:49pmReport post

So some do ask at interveiw but they do support too, it depends what the manager is like.

Life feels over

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September 2022

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Posted Wed December 6, 2023 8:30pmReport post

Look at www.ex-seed.co.uk. I contacted them but my husband is unable to register until 3 Months prior to release or following. Good luck x

Edited Wed December 6, 2023 8:31pm

Inthemoment

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February 2023

358 posts

Posted Wed December 6, 2023 8:41pmReport post

Life feels over thank you I've sent an enquiry through, I'll update if they are helpful!!

Caggie164

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October 2023

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Posted Wed December 6, 2023 10:03pmReport post

I haven't got any advice for you but do wish you luck and hope you get sorted with something x

Inthemoment

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February 2023

358 posts

Posted Wed December 6, 2023 10:35pmReport post

Has your husband found anything yet Caggie? I remember he was also looking? I just feel so stressed about it, we need the money to keep him in his accommodation as he isn't allowed home yet

Caggie164

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October 2023

274 posts

Posted Thu December 7, 2023 6:41amReport post

Inthemoment

He's only been looking and hasn't applied for anything yet. Got his last wage at the end of Nov so that will see him through Dec. I think he's been holding off as he's back at the police station for the first time since arrest next week so I think he was reluctant to do anything until after he'd attended. He did apply for a DBS ( just basic)and it's come back clear, as he's not been charged with anything yet obviously. I think that made him feel better about applying for things. Will keep you updated though xx

Inthemoment

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February 2023

358 posts

Posted Thu December 7, 2023 8:36amReport post

That's great news Caggie, if he has a clear DBS and no conviction yet it should be fairly straightforward to find something basic, although I appreciate a little trickier as he's older; fingers crossed for you!

Caggie164

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October 2023

274 posts

Posted Thu December 7, 2023 8:46amReport post

Thank you X I hope you get sorted soon too x