Sources show Avon doesn’t perform background checks. However, most companies will perform some sort of background check during the hiring process to verify your identity, if nothing else, and confirm you’re legally able to work for the company.
Here’s what you need to know about background checks:
These states won’t consider information more than seven years old. So, if your conviction was six years ago, you’ll want to hold off a year before applying.
- California
- Colorado*
- Kansas*
- Maryland*
- Massachusetts
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire*
- New York*
- Texas*
- Washington*
(* sometimes certain pay or salary bracket positions require one.)
Even better, the following states don’t consider court cases where you were found not guilty. Eight states are on this list:
- Alaska
- California
- Hawaii
- Indiana (limited check)
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- New York
However, be aware if you live in these next states. They’ll look at your whole record, including your not guilty verdicts.
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- DC
- Delaware
- Florida
- Idaho
- Indiana (extensive check)
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Company ratings
We did some research to bring you the company’s ratings. Glassdoor.com shows New Avon has 2.3 out of 5 stars. That doesn’t sound good, but there are only 70 reviews so that may be why. Pros for working with the company are flexible hours, competitive pay and promotions. Cons include bad benefits and there were constant changes in and lack of communication with upper management.
What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?
Does Avon hire felons? Well, we can’t be sure. However, there are a few felonies that may hurt your chances. Since you’ll be selling products to the general public, if your record includes these felonies, you might find it difficult to get hired at Avon:
- Theft, since you’ll be handling cash and credit card information.
- Violent crimes, because you’ll be dealing mostly with the general public.
- Identity crimes, since you’ll be handling personal information.
Does Avon drug test?
While we can’t say for certain if Avon requires drug testing, online sources say they don’t. However, it’s better to be safe rather than sorry. The best advice is to always prepare as if they will.
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