Update: Work Number Service?

Question

The job I was applying for was way high-scale. I called the work number back with exact dates for one job, and all they could tell me was what I already knew about it, but nothing about the other jobs I asked about previously. So as far as my resume, I totally guess-timated on everything and got the new job, as management even. Why didn't I think of that sooner? It's not like you need exact dates and it's not like they really call anyone other than your references. If anyone needs to know how to create a guess-timated resume, just do this. Remember the last few jobs you had, guess how long each job lasted, and then guess starting date to ending date on each one. But I do have a new question. Is that illegal?

I only know exact dates for my last job, so I didn't guess on that one.

I am including jobs from age 15 until now since I just finished high school 2 years ago.

Answer 1

I don't think it's all that ethical... if you know the exact dates, you should give them. But to guesstimate is okay as long as it's close and you really aren't sure about your hire date or when you exactly left.

Answer 2

I remember the start and end date of every job I have held since I finished college, and that even includes my US Army enlistment date, the day I went on terminal leave and the day I was officially out of the Army. In every job I have held I have had to pitch in checking out resumes and running interviews, and I can't visualize how it is possible for somebody to NOT remember a job unless he's been out in the work force for more than 20 years.

If you got the job, then I would be extremely worried about the company itself. Maybe they slacked when they checked your boss' resume too. Or the resume of the person that runs your payroll. Etc.

Those little things are usually indicators of bigger problems at the company.