I recently received a job offer for an IT Help Desk position at Holiday Inn Vacation Club, which I'm really excited about since it's an internal referral through my dad. However, I'm feeling anxious about a background check because I had a petty theft arrest in Florida last year. The charges were dismissed under a pre-trial diversion, but the record hasn't been expunged yet. I'm worried that this might lead to the job offer being rescinded, especially since the background check is being conducted by HireRight. If anyone has gone through a similar situation or has advice, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm just super worried about this.

I recently received a job offer for an IT Help Desk position at Holiday Inn Vacation Club, thanks to an internal referral from my dad, who works at the same company but on a different team. However, I have some concerns regarding my background check. Last year, I was arrested for petty theft in Florida, but the charges were dismissed due to a pre-trial diversion program. Although I'm in the process of getting that expunged, it hasn't been finalized yet. I completed the background check through HireRight and received the orientation and onboarding paperwork, but I'm worried that HR might flag my past arrest during their review. The email I received stated that onboarding would only be sent after successfully clearing the background check, which adds to my anxiety. I haven't received a clear confirmation that I've cleared the background check, so I'm left wondering if my job offer could be rescinded. I'm reaching out to see if anyone has had similar experiences or can offer advice on how to handle this situation. I'm really hopeful about this opportunity and just want to ensure everything goes smoothly.