Around a year ago, UCAS, the university application organisation, announced it was scrapping the question asking whether students had a criminal record. UCAS believed that the very question was putting people off applying, even without formal criminal records checks. Ex-offenders believed that even if they did apply, they stood little chance of getting a place. […]
Despite the gloomy news about several major retail chains shutting up shop, it’s not all bad news in the retail jobs sector. Figures show that vacancies were up over 55% in May, and pay is rising too. So if you’re in the market for a new occupation, could retail be the perfect sector for you? […]
Are you confused about all the different sorts of checks which people have before starting work? Then you’re not alone. Most people are aware that employers check police records as part of the application process. There’s still a lot of confusion about when this is done and why. The fact that the system has changed […]
Ever wondered what sort of information the Police hold about you? If you’ve never had a brush with the law, then it’s entirely possible that they don’t have any information about you at all. But if you’ve ever been arrested or questioned, even if you were entirely innocent, is that information still on record? There […]
