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Old 07-17-2008, 06:29 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by shadowpr View Post
I would say that depends on the crime and the job being applied for.
the only reason that a criminal history can be used as the sole reason for not hiring someone is if a requirement for the job (security clearance, licensing or bonding to name a few) can not be granted/met due to a felony conviction.

of course the reality is that many people will see the conviction and determine that there is a better qualified candidate from the list of candidates.
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