okay heres the deal.....i'm looking for a part time job. i had a job about 3 years ago in a drug store.....i worked there for 3 years, but i was young and dumb and did some dishonest things that got me fired.........so i'm looking for a similar job now , my questions are should i even put the down on my resume? will they say why they fired me? what should i do? i just think putting them down might give me an advantage because i worked there for 3 years and got alot of experience.. or should i just lie about my employment history.......i've done it before. please give me some ideas.
2006-10-16 14:26:16 · 21 answers · asked by sexy-cecy 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
i meant should i use them as a refference?
2006-10-16 14:30:39 · update #1
forgot to mention.....my boss doesn't work at that store anymore???? and do employers always call. and what do they usually ask?
2006-10-16 14:33:05 · update #2
Sexy,
It was a part time job. It doesn't exist. Just start from scratch on your resume. You don't want anything to catch up to you in the long run.
For your resume, use your schooling and extra curricular activites to fill space.
I've lied about my employment history as well. It does not catch up to you if you do it right!
2006-10-16 15:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a tough one, because I know that a lot of employers actually do not require the hiring manager to follow up on references, but some DO. The best advice I can give you is to follow your conscience. I'm not saying that to sound preachy, but because if you lie, you will most likely be uncomfortable during your interview which gives a very bad impression. Whatever you chose to do, make sure you are energetic, confident, and dressed professionally when you are called for an interview. A great personality can greatly overshadow any past failures. Also bare in mind though, that even if your old employer has a new manager, there is almost always a file kept of all previous employees, the reason for termination, and whether they are considered rehire-able. Sorry for the vagueness, but I hope this helps some.
2006-10-16 14:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little tough work.
u call the drug store yourself or through a friend and ask them, about you.
1- what is the time he worked for ?
2- fulltime/part time
3-who is/was his boss?
4- why did he leave the job?
any other question ur probable employer would ask to this firm
Once u get the answer which is satisfactory, u can likewise add these details. since ur old boss is not working and u r sure, mention his name as your boss. u save the time 3yrs experience and the prospect will be good for u!
WHAT ARE THE DISHONEST THINGS U HAVE DONE ? IS IT PARDONABLE OR NOT!
SINCE U GAVE CHANGED WHOLE HEARTEDLY, U WILL HAVE A BRIGHT CHANCE.
The other option is if u have any known person in the store, talk to him/her and see who will answer the question if called up and what is in the file about you. and like wise do ur homework
2006-10-16 14:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by Venkatesh V S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should list it as a job that you did, and include all the info about the job on your resume', but don't use the boss who fired you as a reference.
You don't have to say you were fired on your resume, just say you only worked there from this date to that date.
If they need references, use other people you know and say that you can't give a reference from the boss of that store since he's no longer there.
Rarely would they document your firing or even remember it unless you really did something bad. You didn't say exactly what you did to get fired, but unless it involved a police report, it probably isn't documented.
Good luck.
2006-10-16 14:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
General Rule of Thumb - unexplained gaps in employment are worse then saying you were fired. So if your resume shows 3 year gap..then THAT's more of a problem.
Sounds like this might have been your only job though, if so
I'd put it on your resume so you have SOME experience. Honesty is ALWAYS more important.
Eventually, it will slip out that you worked there and were fired.. just assume that's a given, so being honest will make you and THEM feel better in the long run.
Another way of looking at it.. if they hire you despite being fired..then you KNOW they really wanted to hire you and accept you, openly.
2006-10-16 14:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by John S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should list them as employment history but not a reference. For references think about people that know you now. If you need a professional reference you will need to come up with someone you worked for recently, even if in an informal capacity. If you were fired from the drug store, they will only hurt your chances to get this job if you use them as a reference.
2006-10-16 14:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by bgris44 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you stole things, chances of you getting hired at another retail are slim. Three years is a pretty long time. You may not want to put that on your resume as future employers will contact past employers and ask questions about you. It's up to you really on what chances you are willing to take. You could put that job down and be honest on your next interview and very bluntly say what you said above; "young and dumb and did dishonest things"........conclude it with "but I learned from it and found it wasn't worth losing my job over." The interview(er) may take that confession as an act of honesty and courage and believe you are a changed person. However, you could not put that down on your resume and say your a quick learner and be noticed how fast you pick up on things and possibly be given quick promotions as time goes on. We all make mistakes honey - it's in our nature. It's just up to us as individuals to learn from our mistakes. I wish you luck.
2006-10-16 14:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by apache_lizz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them down as work history but not a ref
You might leave off the phone number but that looks fishy.
I would put the phone down and hope they don't call.
I kind of did that once but I worked third shift so I knew they would never get ahold of my boss because he worked nites.
Good luck!
Oh and get some real good refs. To take away attention from your past employers.
2006-10-16 14:29:38 · answer #8 · answered by John16 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. List the time there as employment history but don't list under referrals. The referral list is for people to find out about your character and having someone on there say how you were a dumb kid who is not reliable, you definitely won't get the job.
2006-10-16 14:28:28 · answer #9 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they find out you worked some place anyway, so best to be honest, and explain to them IF they ask, that you were young and dumb and have grown a lot since you worked for the other place. That will show better than getting caught in a lie.
2006-10-16 14:30:10 · answer #10 · answered by preshus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋