How far back do companies keep employee records

I’ve seen a job come up that would suit me down too the ground.
But I left there about 10 years+ ago!had a terrible record ,■■■■■■■■■■ in threats made too boss !I’m now told he’s not there and neither is any of the t.o bods ,so I’m dead tempted too put in for it ,but I don’t want to turn up at interview to be met with some hr bod with a dirty great file of my previous mistameanas whilst working for them ,be a waste of time.
So how far back do companies keep records of previous employees,wouldn’t normally bother but this job would just suit me now ta

dozy:
I’ve seen a job come up that would suit me down too the ground.
But I left there about 10 years+ ago!had a terrible record ,■■■■■■■■■■ in threats made too boss !I’m now told he’s not there and neither is any of the t.o bods ,so I’m dead tempted too put in for it ,but I don’t want to turn up at interview to be met with some hr bod with a dirty great file of my previous mistameanas whilst working for them ,be a waste of time.
So how far back do companies keep records of previous employees,wouldn’t normally bother but this job would just suit me now ta

Depends on the Company and what sort of benefits they have,like a Pension Scheme or discounts that last for the lifetime of a employee who has retired
HR will more than likely have records on file somewhere,if not you need to hope and pray that nobody remembers you and your past.
Skeletons and ghost`s have a habit of reappearing when least expected

Statute of limitations is 6 years so its very unlikely they keep them beyond that.

I wouldn’t worry about something that happened 10+ years ago. Just like the TO bods have left pretty much everyone who knew about it probably has.

When I used to interview people, I did not go first into the filing cabinets or even afterwards come to that.

It depends on how far back they expect you to go on the application form for previous employers. A false declaration would open the door for possible later dismissal against which you would have no defence.

cav551:
It depends on how far back they expect you to go on the application form for previous employers. A false declaration would open the door for possible later dismissal against which you would have no defence.

Very good point. If you left that job of your own volition to go somewhere else just say that. Problem would be if they finished you. One thing you do need to consider though; are you certain that everyone you ■■■■■■ off has now moved on? If I was the new boss and something like this came up, I’d be tempted to casually consult someone who’s still there, something along the lines of “You were here back in 2000, do you remember so-and-so?” No need to let any cats out of the bag but the response may either make or break your application. It may well be that one of your fellow drivers remembers you with something less than total affection, and since he’s the one you’re going to be working with again, if that is the case then you may be sunk.

I’ve mentioned this before, but what a CV does not say can tell a prospective employer as much, if not more, than what it does. Whatever the case, do not tell lies on it.

Just hope they have taken down the ‘Not Wanted’ poster of you.

Maybe six years, but judging by your recent performance they could probably do it in three years!

dozy:
I’ve seen a job come up that would suit me down too the ground.

Is the circus looking for clowns?

Driver-Once-More:
When I used to interview people, I did not go first into the filing cabinets or even afterwards come to that.

Nor me I do though have a quick search on tinterweb though.

Thanks all I’ll give it a go,

the maoster:
Maybe six years, but judging by your recent performance they could probably do it in three years!

Ah just the man,brother in laws notbthetecany more to give me the score ,so looking at a house in Corby glen ,nobbys would be idea then for me ,is there any jobs going ,is that Easton - daventry run still going ,liked that ,but always had’ve excuse whynimcouldntbdo a second run :exclamation: :exclamation: :exclamation:

Lol Dozy :smiley: :smiley: . Yes mate, they put another 5 motors on the road this week so they are looking for drivers. Just had a second pay rise in three weeks also due to lack of suitable applicants :exclamation: . If you pm me I’ll give you details, and if you manage a month without killing anyone I get a £200 bonus for introducing you! (I’ll haggle with you over your cut) :grimacing: :grimacing: :grimacing:

Pm me details please Maoster

the maoster:
and if you manage a month without killing anyone I get a £200 bonus for introducing you!

What do you get if he does kill someone?

KCLeblanc:

the maoster:
and if you manage a month without killing anyone I get a £200 bonus for introducing you!

What do you get if he does kill someone?

Unfortunately they view that as misconduct and so reduce my payment to £150, but hey, any hole’s a goal, so I’ll take that too. :smiley:

the maoster:
Lol Dozy :smiley: :smiley: . Yes mate, they put another 5 motors on the road this week so they are looking for drivers. Just had a second pay rise in three weeks also due to lack of suitable applicants :exclamation: . If you pm me I’ll give you details, and if you manage a month without killing anyone I get a £200 bonus for introducing you! (I’ll haggle with you over your cut) :grimacing: :grimacing: :grimacing:

You’re going too stay,I mentioned I might go after a job there if we buy house in Corby glen and brother in law left :open_mouth: :open_mouth: :wink: :laughing: .
Unable to send pm,s I’m afraid ( blame moderators)

dozy:

the maoster:
Lol Dozy :smiley: :smiley: . Yes mate, they put another 5 motors on the road this week so they are looking for drivers. Just had a second pay rise in three weeks also due to lack of suitable applicants :exclamation: . If you pm me I’ll give you details, and if you manage a month without killing anyone I get a £200 bonus for introducing you! (I’ll haggle with you over your cut) :grimacing: :grimacing: :grimacing:

You’re going too stay,I mentioned I might go after a job there if we buy house in Corby glen and brother in law left :open_mouth: :open_mouth: :wink: :laughing: .
Unable to send pm,s I’m afraid ( blame moderators)

Blame moderators? Won’t accept responsibility for your own actions more like :smiley:
AND I sorted out your screwed up quote so it worked properly :unamused: :laughing:

NewLad:
Pm me details please Maoster

Pm sent.