Academic Advisor Mock Interview
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Question 14 of 35
All of our candidates must pass a criminal record check and education verification. Is there any reason why you would not be comfortable with this?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
In positions where you will be working with students, criminal record checks and education verification is required. The interviewer wants to see that you understand this requirement and that you do not have an issue with these inquiries. Your response will also advise the interviewer if they should continue moving forward in the hiring process.
If you can successfully pass a criminal record check and education verification: 'Yes, I am happy to comply with any background checks required. My record is clean.'
If you are unable to successfully pass a criminal record check and education verification, you want to be upfront about that when asked.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"You are welcome to conduct a background check on me. I will disclose upfront that I have a DUI on my record from 2009. This does not affect my ability to travel for work, and I no longer have any restrictions on my driver's license."
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"I am willing to take any background check that you require. Rest assured, they will all come back clean."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I understand fully why you need a full background check. I have taken the liberty of bringing you a copy of my police check. I'm happy to fill out any other paperwork that you require in addition to this."
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Yes, I welcome a criminal and education verification. I can provide any transcripts regarding my educational background.
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It's great that you feel confidant that you would pass a criminal record check and education verification. Your confidence and the fact that you're not hiding anything negative in your background will certainly be a positive for the interviewer.
Anonymous Answer
That would be fine. I am comfortable and familiar with this working at K-12 schools.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! The interviewer will be happy to hear that you're open to undergoing background checks and education verifications. They'll also appreciate that you've been through this before. Consider mentioning the type of jobs you've held in K-12 schools. While you don't need to go into detail about them here, this type of experience will further bolster your qualifications.
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