I recently ran into a former co-worker who suggested I’d be a good fit for a position with her current company. However, since I last saw her, I’ve had a minor felony conviction. How should I approach letting her know? When in the process should I disclose this information?—Don
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.: I applaud your willingness to be candid about your past, but want you to be very smart and intentional about when and if you disclose your conviction. Frankly, I subscribe to “don’t ask—don’t tell” when it comes to disclosing former arrests or convictions in the interview process.
