CCJ/JOB?

Dfarkas0

Hi all

Not sure if this is in the correct section, 

I work in finance but ive applied for another job (still in finance) if i have a CCJ, will this affect my application or cant they see anything like this?

I know they do screen checks etc in probation period?

thanks 

Hoenir

If there's screening then highly possible that this will be noted. 

Phoenix72

Would have thought the advert would tell you what checks would be undertaken?

Dfarkas0

thanks all, no nothing on the advert however when i joined my company we had a screening, this was 5 years ago so i presume they all follow suit?

would if affect my application, or if i landed the job then they do the screening, would they not let me following the probation period.

Nasqueron

It'll depend on the company, it's not common unless it's certain industries, particularly finance or where you may need something like SC clearance. If it comes up, be honest with them that it'll be seen, depending on their rules it may mean they withdraw the job, if not, enjoy the new job

Dfarkas0

Nasqueron said:

It'll depend on the company, it's not common unless it's certain industries, particularly finance or where you may need something like SC clearance. If it comes up, be honest with them that it'll be seen, depending on their rules it may mean they withdraw the job, if not, enjoy the new job

So its not common for companies to withdraw based on a ccj from a few years ago? would it differ if it was a recent ccj

or is it a regular thing if you have a ccj?

DullGreyGuy

If you are going to be working for a firm regulated by the PRA or FCA then they have a legal obligation to ensure that employees are Fit and Proper for working for the firm. This will normally include references for 5 years, proofs of what was happening in any gaps over 28 days between employments, credit checks etc. 

It's almost certainly worth being open about it up front as there is no point waisting time if its going to be a hard no. 

If firms aren't regulated themselves but supply services into those that are then there is more variability over the level of the requirements, some hold themselves to the same standards, others do no checks at all 

Nasqueron

Dfarkas0 said:

Nasqueron said:

It'll depend on the company, it's not common unless it's certain industries, particularly finance or where you may need something like SC clearance. If it comes up, be honest with them that it'll be seen, depending on their rules it may mean they withdraw the job, if not, enjoy the new job

So its not common for companies to withdraw based on a ccj from a few years ago? would it differ if it was a recent ccj

or is it a regular thing if you have a ccj?

I said it's not common to do a credit check (in response to your comment about all firms following suit) - as in most companies will not do this. However in certain industries and certain jobs they will do.

If you were a financial services worker for example and had a CCJ that they found when they did a credit check, you may well have the job offer withdrawn - the age isn't necessarily important if they have a blanket rule. 

Dfarkas0

thanks, very helpful, when I joined the firm i am at now it was a screening and a background check, I have no issues however its the ccj that was in 2021 that I'm worried about, 

the firm i am at now is the same financial sector as the once I'm applying for, its insolvency.

I'm just worried that if i pass the interview and they offer me the job, i hand my notice in my current job then because of the ccj i will then have no job and the new firm withdraw

Nasqueron

Ask the firm if they need to do a credit check, if they haven't already asked you - if you have a job offer, what do the terms say e.g. about offer pending a credit check etc?

Dfarkas0

no nothing in the advert regarding a credit check or pending a credit check.