Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Fired for retail theft 2 years ago and still cant get a job?

[jaiya1985]

ok my question is that I was fired 2 years ago for stealing a gift card worth about $40...i know stupid me...so they found out about that and got the word out of my mouth(loss prevention person was investigating me for like 2 hours)...then they gave me a paper to sign for restitution and i gave them the gift card and the money that i used from it.....and later I was demand with a civil Demand for that as well....but no cops were called...

so im still even after 2 years cannot get a job...i think they have listed my name in a database as a dishonest employee...and if they have what are the names of databases that a big named retail store would use to do such things ....and because i was demanded with a civil demand will it be in my background check??...how can i check it for sure....??

 

[thelawjournal]

Since no criminal charges were filed you name wont show up in a criminal background check. Far as the databases go the subscribers to these databases are closely guarded secret

 

[AdamWest]

I'm so sorry to hear. Those databases are a bit cruel imo.. Try looking for a new job outside of retail. I signed a letter of restitution and I just started to apply for positions outside of retail and I landed a pretty good job. Try monster.com or careerbuilder.com

Good luck.. don't give up!

 

[thelawjournal]

At best 50% of retailer use this database so that might not be reason your not being hired

 

[jaiya1985]

Thankx for all the replies.....ok so as far as listing that job on my resume what do you think??..because I worked there for 2 years and its a pretty good work experience to list it on the resume...the other job I had(data entry) after that lasted for about 2 months and got laid off for the lack of work at that time.....i am trying to get a job in computer field as the start because the lack of experience for the actual computer field I am trying to get into Tech. Support position ...but that involves customer service as well.....so what do you think????

 

[thelawjournal]

Re: Fired for retail theft 2 years ago and still cant get a

I think if you lie about job history you can be fired if discovered.

 

[StoreDetectiveVet]

I'm so sorry to hear. Those databases are a bit cruel imo.. Try looking for a new job outside of retail. I signed a letter of restitution and I just started to apply for positions outside of retail and I landed a pretty good job. Try monster.com or careerbuilder.com

Good luck.. don't give up!

Yeah, real cruel, such a shame thieves can't get a job and rip off the next buisness.