Advantages of Revealing a Criminal History in a Job Interview

UNCP Author/Contributor (non-UNCP co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Dr. Kelly Charlton, Associate Professor (Creator)
Dr. Shilpa Regan, Professor (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP )
Web Site: http://www.uncp.edu/academics/library

Abstract: In an effort to study the effect of revealing criminal history in a job interview, participants read about a job applicant who disclosed or did not disclose a misdemeanor or felony criminal conviction prior to a background check. Results indicate that only disclosure affected evaluations and hiring assessments.

Additional Information

Publication
UNCP Research and Creativity Showcase
Language: English
Date: 2017
Keywords
Criminal History, Job Interview, Criminal Conviction, Felony, Hiring Assessments, Poster Presentations, Faculty Research, University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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