I'm leaving the country at the end of the summer. Should I let potential employers know?

Question

I just graduated from college in a science field and would like a summer job in my field. I have already been accepted into a program out of the country which starts October 1st, and in the meatime I would like to save money for airfare and such with a job. I figured I could get a traditional student "summer job" or work in my science field, the latter preferred because it pays better. I was told by many that if I don't tell potential employers in my field the fact that i'm leaving the country in my application I have more of a chance at getting the job. Is this ethical/dishonest to leave out?

Answer 1

So what if it was an emergency and you had to leave the country, your employers would not have known about that and they would cope. Since it is only a summer job, you don't really have any obligations to your employer until you have a date for leaving, then you cangive them the 2 weeks notice. You are not maried to any employer so only tell them what they NEED to know.

Answer 2

there is no need to tell them if it just a summer job they would have no expectation of you staying beyond that time. i would not lie if they ask but there is no need to mention it upfront if the job is clearly going to end before you leave the country.