We haven’t received an official company statement and we couldn’t find anything that said whether or not CBS will do a background check. However, most companies will run some sort of check, even if it’s just to prove your identity and that you’re legally able to work there.
Here’s what you need to know about background checks:
If your conviction was seven years ago, these states won’t bother with them on background checks:
- California
- Colorado*
- Kansas*
- Maryland*
- Massachusetts
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire*
- New York*
- Texas*
- Washington*
(* sometimes certain pay or salary bracket positions require one.)
And these states won’t look at anything where you weren’t found guilty:
- Alaska
- California
- Hawaii
- Indiana (limited check)
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- New York
However, some states will look at everything on your record, including the not guilty verdicts. Be aware if you live in these states:
- 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
Our team did some research to get a sense of what CBS Corporation is like as a company. Glassdoor.com gives them 3.5 out of 5 stars. Of the 1,025 reviews, most of them are positive. Here are a few pros and cons reported by CBS employees:
Pros
- “Great production hours. No weekend work needed if you work smart.”
- “A good learning experience for beginners.”
- “Big company to work for — opportunities.”
Cons
- “Promotions only occurred from within even if you were well qualified for a producer position.”
- “Many management changes going on and the culture is changing drastically with it.”
- “Can be hard to get time with management.”
What felonies CBS will not hire
There are a number of charges we suspetc will slow your application down, which we’ve listed below, but the company didn’t tell us any that would immediately stop your application.
What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?
Does CBS hire felons? While we can’t answer yes or no to this question, there are certain felonies that might hurt your chances.
Violent felonies will be difficult because you’ll be working closely with a large number of co-workers and various departments within the company.
Theft, fraud and sex crimes may also be a problem because, depending on your position, you may be required to work directly with the public.
Does CBS hire sex offenders?
CBS didn’t tell us if they hire sex offenders or not, and there are no online reports from former employees that tells us either way. We just don’t know!
Does CBS drug test?
According to online sources, CBS doesn’t conduct employee drug tests. They may, however, drug test interns. Either way, it’s best to prepare as if they do. You don’t want to make it all the way through the interview process and then lose the offer for a failed drug screen.
Have you applied for a job or worked here? Share your experiences!
Were you able to use the information in this article to get a job at CBS with a felony? We’d love to hear how you did it! You never know who you can help.