<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n1. You may be asked about your criminal history during the application stage. The stance HomeGoods have taken towards the ban-the-box policy is unclear. Therefore, when filling your job application form, you may be asked if you have a criminal history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have a prior conviction, be honest because a mandatory background check will reveal your criminal history. Lying about your criminal record is sufficient grounds for disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. The severity of the crime you committed will affect if you are hired by HomeGoods. HomeGoods have not stated the felonies that lead to disqualification but this is the case. A company such as HomeGoods has a duty to ensure the safety of their customers, staff and themselves. Hence, they may be unwilling to hire people convicted for
\n– Violent crimes
\n– Sexual offenses especially when they involve minors
\n– Terrorist activities
\n– Credit card fraud
\n– Drug distribution
\n– Manslaughter or Murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a few cases, an exception is made. This is because each case is viewed differently. Therefore, if an individual with a credit card fraud conviction wants to work as a driver, they may be considered for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. HomeGoods conducts a background check. After your job application has been analyzed and you have been to the interview, Home Goods will run a background check. The background check will show your criminal history, school, and job history but will not include your credit card or financial status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The problem with the Home Goods background check is that we have been unable to find out when it is conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some individuals have reported that they were fired 1-2 months after being employed by HomeGoods because of the information on the background check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. You may have to take a drug test. \u2018May\u2019 is the point of focus here. Some employees of HomeGoods were not given a drug test before they resumed work. However, others state that they were subjected to a Urine drug test before they resumed working for HomeGoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From this, we can deduce that the drug test may be conducted in some stores but not in others. Similarly, random drug tests are conducted in some HomeGoods branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Significantly, if you get injured while working at HomeGoods, you will need to take a mandatory drug test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. You may have to attend 2 interviews. After you have submitted your job application, you will be called for an interview. This interview may take place in an office or in the storefront. Two people may interview you at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you are interviewed by one person, you may be interviewed again by a different individual on the same day. The interviews last for 20-40 minutes each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Home-Goods does not have a program specifically for felons. Rather, felons are given an equal chance as individuals without criminal records. Therefore, if you (a felon) qualify for a job, and pass the checks, you will receive a job offer.<\/p>\n\n\n