Anyone here have any experience with having really bad credit /BK and applying for a fed job that requires a background check? Should I not even bother? I don't have anything else in my background that could be considered risky except maybe some student protests, and I have a long and successful career history with good references. Thanks! Poochie
I dont think you should have to much of a problem. if they ask you I would let them know up front though because if you dont and they find it you might as well cancel christmas because you are not gonna get the job. I think when they do the credit checks I think the main thing they look for is tax liens and other public judgements.
As already stated, don't lie. However, if there's a box that asks "Have you filed a bankruptcy in the last 7 years?" and it's been longer, answer correctly. Also, if it's not a computerized application, you can omit the answer.
