i have been working two jobs for three years and going to college full time.... i am starting to send out applications for new jobs... my current ones do not pay ...well... anything lol... the problem is that one of my jobs are off the books... could i put that on a resume.. would it get the one job in trouble... would it get me in trouble.... any ideas....
2006-06-27 12:00:56 · 16 answers · asked by little dazed 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
the job that is cash under the table you can post on a resume it won't get them in any trouble unless you are applying for a government job and they pull up your record of employment. then both you and the company will be in trouble, its called tax evasion
2006-06-27 12:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel that you have worked there for long enough and that the experience you've earned at that job would contribute to you getting a new job, then yes I would list it on my resume.
Make sure that this job where you're off the books will verify your employment if someone does call them. Sometimes firm will call just to make sure that you did work there. Legally they can't ask much more than your dates of employment and your position title. So there should be no problem there!
Good luck with the job hunt!
2006-06-27 12:06:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how it would cause trouble for your job by listing it on a resume. If they called your job, they would just ask how you are as a worker. They probably could care less whether it was on the books or not. If you don't feel comfortable with that one, then just list the other one.
2006-06-27 12:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listing it should be fine because the only thing done with that would be the person calling your employer for a reference. So if your current employer is cool with it, then no problem - as long as you're not applying for a job with the government or a place of high security that would do extensive checks.
2006-06-27 12:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by Farly the Seer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it have any bearing on the type of job you really want and/or are appling for? If you spent the summer painting houses or fixing cars, i wouldnt bother mentioning it unless you are an art major, or trying for a mechanic job. If you do think it will help you, then use the guy for a reference, tell him first at least and see what he thinks.
2006-06-27 12:04:36 · answer #5 · answered by thale138 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can put a job that is off the books on your resume. when they call to do a background check on you all they will ask is if you worked there, would they recommend you, etc.
2006-06-27 12:04:32 · answer #6 · answered by jenniferscott1974 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough one. I'm a recruiter for a large company, when we hire someone we do a background check and part of it involves verifying employment by past check stubs & W-2s.... I'd have to say don't put it down. But, of course, now you are not really including all of your experience. Good luck.
2006-06-27 12:03:58 · answer #7 · answered by SJ_Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't casue any trouble for you or the company. unless of course you are applying to work for th irs or the treasury department. But good luck with everything. the job hunt isn't very fun.
2006-06-27 12:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by bchylik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the 'under the table' is highly supportive of your career path, then include it. If it was an unrelated gig you did while preparing for your real job, don't list it.
You have to be careful that they may say "huh? she never worked here" if called for a reference.
2006-06-27 12:31:15 · answer #9 · answered by Joe D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have enough job experience to cover your employment history without revealing the "off the books" job.
Keep it on the down low.
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2006-06-27 14:08:09 · answer #10 · answered by JLMelvin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋