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However, there are a number of reasons why a self-disclosure statement can be useful to have completed in advance of applying for work.  \n1. You might be asked for a written statement as part of the application process  \n2. You may be more comfortable writing rather than talking about your criminal record  \n3. You may be asked at interview, and having the facts to hand can come in useful in helping you to discuss the circumstances around your record.  \nWe normally recommend that however you disclose your criminal record, it is useful to provide the employer with some brief factual details of your criminal record in writing (even if you are disclosing verbally), so that you have evidence of what you’ve disclosed. This can also help them in making a decision. Make sure that you keep a copy of this for your own records.  \nExample one  \nThis example relates to somebody with recent unspent convictions applying for a job in a supermarket.  \nDear Mrs Johnson,  \nRE: Application for the post of Supermarket Checkout Operative – Self-disclosure statement  \nI am applying for the post of Checkout Operative which was advertised recently in the local paper.  \nI have worked in retail for many years and believe that I would make an ideal candidate for this post. I am naturally friendly, helpful, have plenty of initiative and can work with minimal supervision. In my previous roles, I have gained extensive experience in offering advice to customers, processing payments andrefunds, dealing with complaints and updating sales display areas.  \nIt is important, however, that I disclose my unspent conviction to you. Just over two years ago, I received an eight month prison sentence for an overpayment of benefits. At the time of my conviction, I was going through a very difficult divorce from my husband which meant I had to leave my job and move to a new area. Although I was claiming benefits, I found it really difficult to survive financially. I managed to get myself a cash-in-hand job, working a few hours a week every now and again in my local pub. The pub landlord soon realised that he could more or less leave me to‘run’ the pub and before long I was working full time hours and I didn’t disclose this to the Department for Work and Pensions.  \nI knew what I was doing was wrong and asked the pub landlord if he could give me a full time contract and pay me using the PAYE system. He told me he couldn’t and that I’d have to find another job if that’s what I wanted. For the first time in years, I felt financially secure. I just couldn’t face having to go back to using food banks and constantly having to say ‘no’ to my daughter when she asked if she could go on school trips.  \nWhen my offence was discovered, I pleaded guilty immediately. I’d never been in trouble before and I was really shocked that I received a prison sentence. Whilst in prison, I signed up to do a money management and a budgeting course which has really helped me to manage my finances more effectively. My daughter stayed","cbCaioIwi8EeyBb3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioIwi8EeyBb3","pdf",175102,6,"English","# Introduction\n## When should I use a self-disclosure statement?\n## Example one\n## Example two","[{\"question\":\"When should I use a self-disclosure statement?\",\"answer\":\"A self-disclosure statement is useful when an employer may request a written statement during the application process or when you want facts available for interviews. 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