Employment background checks and marajuana??? Help!!!?

So I'm up for this job that I reeeeally reeeeally want... But before I can get it I've got to pass this background check.





My credit has already been given the okay and I've never had any incidents with the law so I'm clear on criminal. But I have smoked weed with in the last 7 years and the last time I did was about a year and a half ago. They asked on the application how many times and I put under 30. (hell I'm 26 years old... beside the older I got the less the it happened and now I don't even do it... Clinton did it!!!) anyway...





So while I'm waiting I'm going crazy hoping that my application isn't rejected because of this. I didn't want to lie about it on the application since I may have to go through this process again and for a more extensive type of clearance.





Does anyone know if there is some sort of guideline followed when doing a background checks as extensive as this?





What is said about one who has smoked weed before?





Is this a deal breaker?





Should I even be worried?

Employment background checks and marajuana??? Help!!!?
Hello ஐmoeb424ஐ.


Certain questions on job applications and surveys are referred to as "Kiss Of Death" questions. There is a higher than average chance your truthful answer has cost you the job.


I won't condone lying or otherwise unethical practices but in the world today, and even in the less than recent past, many people find themselves in the exact same situation you were put into. They had to make the choice of taking the moral high ground or to make a slight detour around it. If you were still using marijuana it would fall under the old "serving two masters" bit. The party or the career. Since you state this is not the case, I feel you deserve a chance to show who you are and what all you can offer the work environment.


I hope in this case my fears are proven wrong and you do get the position but if not, you have some serious decisions to make before your next interview.





The best of all to you in life,





Lenny.





Added note: Marijauna can be detected in the blood and urine for about a week. Most larger companies and government agencies are going to the hair test. In this case, any substances taken in the last five to six years will become known. The results come from the hair folicle so it does not matter how long or short your hair may be. They can also use hair from other (ouch) areas of the body.








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Reply:what kind of question is that?one marijuana doesnt stay in your system for a year and a half...plus if what you say is true than you will be fine on your criminal and drug test...good luck to the new job....
Reply:marijuana can only be detected in a piss test for up to 4 weeks after youve smoked it. they could do a hair strand test, which would tell them everything you have or havent done over the last few years (depends how long your hair is)





if they arent requesting that you take a drug test, then i wouldnt tell them anything.


they dont need to know.
Reply:it's not going to show up in a drug test.. so i wouldnt have put that.





depending on the company it could b a deal breaker.





most everyone has tried it.... some lie about it..





i would b a slight bit worried
Reply:Stay calm and just tell them the truth. DON'T elaborate on anything your not asked to. I've had a clearence and believe it or not they know nobody's an angel. Their not as worried about what you have done as long as it's not serious. Their more interested in what someone may be able to hold over your head to get something out of you. If they find out you lied to them they will rake you over the coals. But they are just people like you are.