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As long as you have disclosed everything up front that you may be concerned about showing up on the check, you should be completely fine. However, if you have failed to mention things because you felt like it's not their business or it won't really matter, you may have a rude awakening when they say they wont keep that kind of liability on board. Just make sure the Manager does not have to discover your unpleasant past without him hearing it from you first. Usually if you nip it in the bud it won't be an issue (as long as you haven't killed anyone), but it does look very bad if you seem to have misrepresented yourself. <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Also, everyone in this position should realize that they are not the only one with a DWI or possession of pot or threw a pumpkin off a bridge when they were in college. None of those issues are the end of the world (some employers may be more strict than others) but they should be disclosed so they hear it from you instead of the NASD when your Series 7 or 6 or whatever comes through.
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As long as you have disclosed everything up front that you may be concerned about showing up on the check, you should be completely fine. However, if you have failed to mention things because you felt like it's not their business or it won't really matter, you may have a rude awakening when they say they wont keep that kind of liability on board. Just make sure the Manager does not have to discover your unpleasant past without him hearing it from you first. Usually if you nip it in the bud it won't be an issue (as long as you haven't killed anyone), but it does look very bad if you seem to have misrepresented yourself. <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Also, everyone in this position should realize that they are not the only one with a DWI or possession of pot or threw a pumpkin off a bridge when they were in college. None of those issues are the end of the world (some employers may be more strict than others) but they should be disclosed so they hear it from you instead of the NASD when your Series 7 or 6 or whatever comes through.
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DWI and possession of pot are normally felonies--you cannot be licensed if you have a felony conviction within the previous ten years.
I dont have a criminal record, maybe a one or two speeding tickets. Thats about as bad as it gets for my record.
DWI is a misdemeanor for the first 2 offenses (class B the first offense, class A for the second).
Possession of pot is a misdemeanor as long as it is less than 4 oz's.
These are the laws for my state.
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DWI is a misdemeanor for the first 2 offenses (class B the first offense, class A for the second).
Possession of pot is a misdemeanor as long as it is less than 4 oz's.
These are the laws for my state.
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Which is Texas, I believe. I grew up out there, it was once legal to drive and drink as long as you were not drunk--and you could kill your wife if you found her in bed with another man.
Not all states have laws as lenient as Texas.
[quote=BUDDYROSE]Just go offered a position at Morgan Stanley and I wanted to know how long does the background check take????[/quote]
BUDDYROSE- are you the same guy that was praising Recruitingace for hooking you up with Smith Barney interview?
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[quote=BUDDYROSE]Just go offered a position at Morgan Stanley and I wanted to know how long does the background check take????[/quote]
BUDDYROSE- are you the same guy that was praising Recruitingace for hooking you up with Smith Barney interview?
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No that was somebody using the public computer at some university.
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DWI is a misdemeanor for the first 2 offenses (class B the first offense, class A for the second).
Possession of pot is a misdemeanor as long as it is less than 4 oz's.
These are the laws for my state.
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Which is Texas, I believe. I grew up out there, it was once legal to drive and drink as long as you were not drunk--and you could kill your wife if you found her in bed with another man.
Not all states have laws as lenient as Texas.
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Generally, pot posession under 1 oz. is a misdemeanor (I can not think of an exception in the US). DWI's are a different story. I think first offense is a misdemeanor as long as there aren't related charges (i.e. vehicular (SP?) manslaughter or some form of propery damage). NASD, as much as it hurts to say, seems to have this topic covered well.
[quote=entrylevelFA][quote=NASD Newbie][quote=baylorjoyce1]
DWI is a misdemeanor for the first 2 offenses (class B the first offense, class A for the second).
Possession of pot is a misdemeanor as long as it is less than 4 oz's.
These are the laws for my state.
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Which is Texas, I believe. I grew up out there, it was once legal to drive and drink as long as you were not drunk--and you could kill your wife if you found her in bed with another man.
Not all states have laws as lenient as Texas.
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Generally, pot posession under 1 oz. is a misdemeanor (I can not think of an exception in the US). DWI's are a different story. I think first offense is a misdemeanor as long as there aren't related charges (i.e. vehicular (SP?) manslaughter or some form of propery damage). NASD, as much as it hurts to say, seems to have this topic covered well.
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Sounds like a jailhouse lawyer.
The recruiter for Morgan Stanley called me in for an interview. Just curious as to how the interview process works with them. I know some companies do a group interview first and then they put you through career assessment exams and so on.
Thanks!
In my experience, preparation for these interviews is like virtually any other interview I’ve had in other career fields - certainly no more difficult. Brush up on fractions and decimals before the exams and emphasize your fascination with prospecting and selling to HNW individuals/business owners.
Morgan Stanley will not provide you with anything until your background check is complete. Chances are, your MS branch will though. Speak with the Branch Manager as someone already said. They will know more specifically when the average background check is usually completed (mine took only a few days @ MS).
Then I would suggest asking for anything you can get your hands on now to get a head start. Chances are they have a year old Series 7 book lying around and the managers should appreciate your effort. They might NOT give you this material until after you pass the background check (as they did with me), but I would guess your start date will still be a week or two behind the completion of your background check. Plenty of time to get a head start. Good luck.