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    OK ladies I really need a kind word because my stomach is in knots!! I have read every thread I could find concerning background checks and employment history and I think you guys have provided some great advice but I am still scared to death!! I have recently completed all the requirements necessary for my two year biotechnology program. The only thing left is a three month internship in a local lab. If I don't complete the internship then I don't get my degree. So part of the internship requires that I fill out an employment application, which includes a background check. On the application I filled out my complete work history including dancing but listed it as "self-imployed and "entertainer" because I know this information is on my tax forms. I felt the need to be completly honest because a background check will find this information. I am so scared that this will look bad on my application but I feel that lying and it coming out later would be much worse. Did I do the right thing? Has anyone here transitioned into the real world and been honost about their past? Did you get the job? I have no criminal record of any kind and all of my references are great but I feel that this will end badly!! I can't eat or sleep because of my nerves. I have to fax the application tommorow. I am so nervous about this. Any advice or personal experiences would be appreciated!


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    I don't think u need to worry. If they ask any questions you could say u do gogo dancing or you teach dancing or something like that.

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    "Self-employed entertainer" could be anything, even a children's party clown. You're fine.

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    A background check is going to see if you have been convicted of any crimes and possibly your credit history. They are generally not interested in your employment history unless it factors into one of the above, for instance if you were convicted of selling drugs and laundering the money through your tips at the SC.

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    Thank you guys for the positive feedback!! Makes me feel better. I hope this works out because this is my dream...to work in a research and development lab and help fight diseases like Cancer and Aids!

    I have to fax this application to a female employee of the Human Resorces department of the lab.....will she look at the application or does she just turn it over to whomever does the background check? I figure one less female who is not in this industry judging me would be a blessing!!

    Well, I will send it in tommorrow and hope for the best. The orientation for interns will be May 7th so if something goes wrong I guess I will know by then!!
    I will keep ya'll posted!

    Thanks so much

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