The Mayo Clinic requires pre-employment drug screening, credit checks, and an extensive background investigation. Do you have an issue complying with our requirements?

As with any interview question, you want to focus on being completely honest in your response. As embarrassing as it may be, if you do not think you will pass the drug test, have poor credit, or have a criminal background, you need to let the interviewer know that now. If passing the drug test will not be an issue, your credit history is acceptable, and you do not have a criminal history, assure the interviewer that you will have no problem passing any test or investigation.

"I am happy to comply with any background check required. My criminal record is clean, but I did have poor credit four years ago. I went through a nasty divorce, and our house went into foreclosure. I have been slowly building my credit and recently qualified for a mortgage to purchase another home. I do not participate in drug use, and I can assure you that I will maintain a clean record if you hire me for this role."

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