a job application that asks if you've been dismissed from a previous job.

I've been dismissed from a job in the last year (generally got fucked over, but it's all the same anyway)

do i have to tell the truth?

what shows up when they run my info and everything?

and am I better off just telling the truth? I had been planning on just pretending i never worked at the job

1/15/2008 7:14:19 AM

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"run my info "

?

1/15/2008 7:18:57 AM

don't put the job down and don't use anyone from there as a reference

1/15/2008 7:22:31 AM

Thanks man. That was my plan. I was just making sure that that would work.

well there were all types of waivers that they want me to sign so they can check my credit, crimina and it seemed like work history. But I obviously don't know what a potential employer can actually see.

So are you saying they can't?

thanks for any help.....and yeah yeah I know...dont get fired and this wont be a problem...I had some personal shit go down and missed a day, they decided they didn't have the money for the position, but used the two days I missed as a reason to dismiss me. (it was part time)

[Edited on January 15, 2008 at 7:25 AM. Reason : I got good though obvious advice.]

1/15/2008 7:24:28 AM

don't put down part time jobs...

1/15/2008 7:25:40 AM

Credit and criminal checks are very common, the work history check will be them actually calling each employer you listed to discover information about you.

[Edited on January 15, 2008 at 7:30 AM. Reason : .]

1/15/2008 7:30:00 AM

I would have never put it down. I just didn't know what information comes up when people run your credit.

it was a part time job/externship type job. It would be highly relevant. but I wasnt going to put it down.

Thanks. You guys have been a lot of help.

I'm going to drop the applicatin, resume and a cover letter off. It is with a small local government. Should I drop it off with the secretary? Would it be a little over zealous of me to ask to talk to the manager or the hr director?

1/15/2008 7:32:25 AM

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"I had some personal shit go down and missed a day, they decided they didn't have the money for the position, but used the two days I missed as a reason to dismiss me."

your story is full of holes, sir!

1/15/2008 7:42:21 AM

Your previous employer can say that you have been fired.

A lot of larger companies have HR policies against giving out any information other than that you worked there, and what dates you did so, but there is no law prohibiting them from giving out other truthful information, like you having been fired for example.

In my personal opinion, I would be as truthful as possible on your resume, and offer an explanation of what happened (especially if it wasnt because you were caught stealing or doing something wrong).

If they see a job missing on your resume, and it turns up in one of thier background checks, its an instant red flag and brings up the question "what else is he hiding".

1/15/2008 7:45:20 AM

they can check your tax stuff and see jobs you didnt list

especially at a smart job. stupid jobs probably dont

1/15/2008 7:45:33 AM

^^^^ Does the job post have a contact on it? If it does I would ask for them so that you can hand deliver it. Remember to dress up and be ready to answer any questions in case they want to ask you any.

If it doesn't have a contact, I would still probably try to hand it to someone in HR rather then the resceptionist/secretary.

[Edited on January 15, 2008 at 7:46 AM. Reason : .]

1/15/2008 7:45:54 AM

A lot of places won't call your previous employers. In fact, many won't even call your references unless you're borderline. So make yourself look awesome and don't sweat it.

1/15/2008 8:56:19 AM

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"A lot of larger companies have HR policies against giving out any information other than that you worked there, and what dates you did so, but there is no law prohibiting them from giving out other truthful information, like you having been fired for example."

As a general rule large companies will not say anything other than that you worked there, and when. They can give out any info they want, but they don't because in the past people have successfully sued for defamation of character won damages due to giving that type of info out. It is not worth the risk when nothing is in it for them.

I know the last corporate job I worked for we had to give an employment verification number to anyone who called asking ANYTHING about an employee. It was basically an 800 number that was automated.

1/15/2008 9:16:30 AM

I've been told that if it's a government job you should make sure you put everything down, especially if it's a federal job.

With your SSN they will check all employment that has paid payroll taxes for you.

1/17/2008 7:09:20 AM