2006-11-14 05:22:47 · 9 answers · asked by Tinkz 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Your best bet is to be honest. Was there a good reason for the missed days? If yes, explain what the reason was (very important to be honest with this), don't make up some story to explain the missed days.
If the interviewer knows what he or she is doing they should take into account the fact that you recognized the problem with the missed days and are making an effort to correct this. Doing this honestly should go across pretty well, unless the interviewer is a real 'butt-head'.
2006-11-14 05:40:18 · answer #1 · answered by radar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put yourself in the place of the interviewer.
Why would I hire you when your track record is missing work days? Why did you miss them? How do I know you will not miss days if I hire you.
I don't know if I would take the risk on you, but I may if possibly the following accrued:
1) I see a passion in you for the position I am offering. That you are running to this position and not running away from a current situation.
2) A contract by you that states that you will not miss any days, that you will not be tardy, that you will show up at least 15 minuets early everyday. If you fail even one time, that you will agree to immediate termination without any recourse to the company (such as unemployment).
Other than these items and without a track record showing your commitment of what is expected for you to do, I would not hire you but tell you to start doing the items listed in the proposed contract and call me back in 6 months.
2006-11-14 13:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give a valid reason why you missed all the days in your current job and explain why this reason does not apply to the potential new job.
2006-11-14 13:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, your old employer cannot reveal any information about you other than the dates you were employed.
but if you want to confess, then tell an interviewer why you missed the days.
1-you were unstimulated and bored at work and did not feel the need to come
2-you were sick
3-etc.
be honest. thats my philosophy. but just so you know, they shouldnt know about your missed days unless YOU TELL THEM. its a right you have to privacy.
2006-11-14 13:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by kdjags 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont tell them about the days missed at your last job! And by law your job cannot report anything negative about you or your work ethics. they can only says yes they would hire you back or no they would not.
2006-11-14 13:26:49 · answer #5 · answered by MixedQtee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on why you are frequently absent. If it's due to an illness/health reasons, they may be more understanding. Potential employers will often call former employers for references, but they cannot divulge any specific reasons for dismissal or change of employment.
2006-11-14 13:36:59 · answer #6 · answered by angelicjolie2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually don't know that type of information. The only thing your previous employer can verify is how long you worked for them, not attendance records.
2006-11-14 13:31:23 · answer #7 · answered by DJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably can't, so don't even try.
FInd a job that will allow you to take the days off that you need.
2006-11-14 13:25:09 · answer #8 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are interviewing with a new company, they shouldn't even know what your attendance record is. all they can legally get from your previous employer is verification of employment
2006-11-14 13:26:21 · answer #9 · answered by Ovrtaxed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋