My cousin was incarcerated for 60 days recently for a misdemenor charge. What is an appropriate way to answer the question "reason for leaving job" on job application?
2006-07-17 15:33:39 · 14 answers · asked by Shay 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
honestly. they will find out anyway and if he/she treis to cover it up that will most likely keep them from getting the job. Maybe just put.. dealing with personal issues. not really sure. Good luck.
2006-07-17 15:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by purple dove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worst possible thing you can do is LIE on a job application. And FYI, it's considered a legal document because you actually sign it. So lying on it can get you fired at any point in time. And I've know people who lost their jobs after 15 years because the lie caught up with them.
On a simple background check, the incarceration will come up, so there's no way to hide it. The KEY thing to do is explain the circumstances and show how you've changed. In other words, how has this experience helped you become a better person.
Being in jail makes it harder to gain employment because trust is an issue. But there are plenty of people who've come out of jail and made something better of themselves. Just realize that there may be some jobs that you're out of consideration for.
For example, if you went to jail for stealing, do you really think an employer wants you near the cash register? Maybe you'll steal from me is what will run through their heads.
2006-07-17 23:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Left for personal reasons. (Details of reason upon request)
He did leave for personal reasons, he is not lying and if hired he is willing to tell them about it if asked about this situation. Many employers will not ask what the "personal reason" was about, it could have been a death of a relative, unable to get along with someone, some employers will call the last job, and they will say that he quit, not that he was fired. That is what they are looking for if they fired him and if he is lying. If he just says he left for personal reasons, it states that he wasn't fired and that he left. If they asked if he has ever been arrested it is better to tell the truth in that question and what it was for because any employer can find out if they ask that question. If the employer is only asking why they left the last job, it was personal. Nothing more needs to be said unless they ask.
2006-07-17 22:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by M360 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the job app. If it asks about being incarerated DONT LIE.
Reason for leave:
Taking care of terminally ill family member in last days of life.
Shows compassion, responsiblity, and indicates that this won't happen again.
Evil I know, but hey. We're talking about "work'n for the man"
2006-07-17 22:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by digitalhandout 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they let him go , then put ''dismissed- explanation upon request"
iit really depends on what is on his seperation notice, his previous employer cannot tell any details of his termination
and if necessry to answer the question, then be truthful
I would try to avoid that at all cost
people are very judgemental, but if no just tell the truth (when asked only)
2006-07-17 22:40:30 · answer #5 · answered by !@#$$ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looking for higher salary.
2006-07-17 22:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by Muslim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD PUT THE JOB ENDED. BECAUSE IT COULD MEAN ANYTHING. THEN EXPLAIN IN THE INTERVIEW THAT YOU THOUGHT YOU COULD GO TO JAIL AFTER COURT AND THEY WOULD NOT HOLD THE JOB
2006-07-17 22:38:11 · answer #7 · answered by smokerqueenpimp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be truthful. People appreciate honesty.
2006-07-17 22:45:07 · answer #8 · answered by TURBOSC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need better pay and benefits.
2006-07-17 22:38:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the truth. "Will respond truthfully in person".
2006-07-17 22:37:33 · answer #10 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋