I have been offered a secretarial role at a law firm. They seem really keen to employ me and even waited two weeks to invite me back to the second interview whilst i was away on holiday.
However, i have been sent through the offer letter and contract of employment and it says that they will be running a routine security check on me which will involve job references, criminal background and a credit check to check for CCJs, bankruptcies and Court Orders. I have no CCJs or Court orders but I have been bankrupt in the past - which i have to add is now discharged and due to be completely wiped off my credit report in 5 months time.
What do i do? Do i email or telephone the HR dept to be upfront and honest about it or do i just fill in the security check form and let the security people inform the HR department - which they will probably want to discuss with me anyway?
I havent slept a wink all night and feel sick with dread - its so unfair as this is my chance to better my life and get back on track, I need this job!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.