The job market is as competitive as it has ever been. Employers are not eager to take on new employees because there is no sign of an economic recovery. Every job is sought after, and with roughly 6 applicants vying for every position, it is imperative that you stand out from the crowd.
Regardless of your work history, experience, or education, any minor blemish in your past can instantly make you unhireable. This means your chances of getting a job are ruined by a criminal record. However, you have the right to legally tell a potential employer that you have never been arrested if you are eligible to have your record sealed or expunged.
The most common reason people choose to expunge their criminal histories is to find employment. Nevertheless, there are lots of advantages to having an old arrest sealed or expunged.
The most common reason people choose to expunge their criminal histories is to find employment. Nevertheless, there are lots of advantages to having an old arrest sealed or expunged.
For instance, in Miami-Dade County, a number of apartment complexes and condominium associations will not rent to applicants who have a criminal record. Any landlord or property manager can view your entire criminal history with a few mouse clicks because criminal records are readily available online. Furthermore, homeowners’ associations may not allow prospective buyers with criminal records to purchase a home.
Ultimately, you should try to get your record sealed or expunged, if possible. You’ve already dealt with the arrest. Rather than letting it haunt you forever, why not put it behind you?
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