The record check results show that the second candidate has a criminal record.
Would you consider them for the job?
According to our surveys, over 50% of Canadians agree with you that this candidate should be considered for the job, no matter what type of record they might have, and 69% of hiring managers agree with you too.
According to our surveys, even though this candidate has a criminal record, more than half of Canadians would still consider them for the job and close to 70% of hiring managers would too.
After reviewing the record check results, you see that the candidate was charged with Assault.
With this new information, would you consider them for the job?
65% of Canadians agree with you that this candidate should be considered for the job and 67% of hiring managers do too.
Even though this candidate was convicted of Assault, 65% of Canadians would still consider them for the job and 67% of hiring managers would too.
While speaking to the candidate, they explain they were a bouncer at a bar in university and often dealt with disruptive individuals.
One night, someone fell and broke their nose while being removed from the bar, leading to the incident being reported to the police and the candidate being convicted of Assault.
With this new information, would you consider them for the job?
82% of Canadians agree with you that this candidate should be considered for the job and 90% of hiring managers do too.
Even though this candidate was convicted of Assault, 82% of Canadians would still consider them for the job and 90% of hiring managers would too.
Did you know you can be charged with Assault without even touching someone?
A push, shove or even a threatening gesture can lead to a charge.
Context matters.
That’s why it’s so important to ask candidates about the story behind their record.
Employment can be one of the most stabilizing factors in a person’s life, leading to safer and stronger communities.
But because of stereotypes and misconceptions, many Canadians—who disproportionately come from racialized and marginalized communities—are denied that chance.
Asking questions and learning their stories can help you better understand the person behind the record and help them unlock their potential.