I'm 29, and in the MRED program. I had a DUI back in like 2012 when I was 18-19. will this bite me in the ass when I go to apply for a position at the top CRE companies like JLL, CBRE, C&amp;W, Colliers, etc?
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[{"id": "ij57io4", "text": "Probably not. Most of us have some kind of blemish on our background, especially brokers. Felonies are a big question mark although I know of even felons keeping a license. Any issues with fraud however, will probably get you struck from licensing. I think I read somewhere that people in sales account for the bulk of DUIs.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij5ecqd", "text": "2012 is 10 years ago.  Do background checks usually even go back that far?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij5gcw0", "text": "Yeah probably. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever met anyone in real estate that\u2019s had a DUI.. especially anyone successful..", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij5h8zm", "text": "Likely no since background checks typically go back 7 years max  (some states by law). If it comes up just be honest about it, and what you\u2019ve done since. As long as you\u2019ve learned from it move on.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij5ht13", "text": "Doubt it will be an issue. I work for one of the big ones and had a DUI when I was young, so similar situation. I disclosed it and it never even came up. Of course I\u2019m one data point with one company and my hiring was years ago but I wouldn\u2019t worry about it too much. Good luck!\n\nEdit: FWIW my hiring was 8 years after my DUI if that helps.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij5iusw", "text": "I've worked at a couple of those you mentioned. And yes, I had a blemish on my record. More recent than you. You should be okay.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij5iz9h", "text": "I work at one of the firms you mentioned. \n\nAnswer at least in my cases so far, no. \n\nBe honest.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij5kf9b", "text": "Background checks typically only go back 7 years so you should be good.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij5kkae", "text": "No", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij62czk", "text": "Please reach out to your advisor for the program to confirm if the DUI would implicate you.  Just to be safe.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij6g3tg", "text": "I have a DUI.  When I was fresh out of college i was willing to take any job to start earning money.  I wanted to go into real estate.  I was applying for management positions along with loading boxes at UPS.\n\nUPS turned me down to move boxes at $7.50 an hour, but i got hired at a property management firm for $50k and was given the keys to manage a $30 million building.  I had $4 million a year going through my hands between rent, payroll, contracting work, but wasn\u2019t good enough to pick up a box at UPS to put on a truck.\n\nPoint is, every company has their standards, some make zero sense, but if you are declined because of it, don\u2019t let it get you down.  There\u2019s always another door about to open.\n\n(This was 20 years ago for reference)", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij6n65g", "text": "Not at all, I\u2019m 24 right now and got one around 3 years ago and I haven\u2019t been asked about it once", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij6z6mx", "text": "No just be up front about it and explain what you learned from it", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij7japr", "text": "No cocaine or prostitutions charges?\n\nNot sure you will fit in with such a clean record to be honest.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij7kjdl", "text": "Should be okay but u will have to just explain it away", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij7p6p6", "text": "Most companies only search 5 years. Some go back 10. I just lie on mine and say it was supposed to be expunged if it comes up (only has one time)", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij7p6yy", "text": "MRED alum (USC) 2001 - I recently accepted a new position and went through a background check. My history is clean, but two thoughts on your situation: 1) your DUI was long ago - I'd be surprised if it were held against you. 2) upon graduation, you'll likely find employment with a regional or boutique firm and odds are your incident after a night of partying as a minor will not be the deciding factor gaining employment. Apply away and don't worry about your life lesson.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij7xh5t", "text": "Out of curiosity, why did you do an MRED if you intend to work in brokerage?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ij9h0oe", "text": "If it\u2019s over 10 years old don\u2019t even bring it up.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ijcyn4l", "text": "Look into expungement/vacate. Not sure what state you are in but most are around 10 years for DUIs.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ijie73p", "text": "As others have said, be honest. It shouldn't even come up but if it does, be forthright.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ijitqp2", "text": "No.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]