Friday, November 18, 2011

Can I Apply to a Federal Job if I Have Bad Credit or a Legal Issue?

If you have had a minor altercation with the law or some financial hardships, you may still be eligible for Federal employment.  Your eligibility for employment will depend on agency policy, how serious the incident was and how long ago it occurred.  Whatever the circumstances are, be honest in your responses to any questions you are asked because an agency can terminate your employment immediately if you are not completely honest during the investigation process.  Even more importantly, you must disclose all of the event details and the progress you are making to move forward.  For example, if you owe Uncle Sam back taxes, make a payment arrangement and stay on track; show your proof of payment during the background process.   In some instances, there may be hurdles of which you should be aware.  For example, if you can’t manage your own checkbook but are applying to positions in which you would be managing Uncle Sam’s checkbook, it is probably best for you to look for other types of positions.  Similarly, if you have a history of drug abuse, the Drug Enforcement Agency is not interested in you applying to positions within that agency.  (I once had a seminar participant tell me that they should be interested in having individuals with experience apply.)  Fortunately for us, they are not.     
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