Here's the story.
I hosted a VIP Event, and had a few cocktails myself (it was my birthday, and i was extremely nervous). Bosses didn't like it, so they fired me for "other misconduct" . i am currently interviewing (i am on my final interview) with a well known bank to be an administrative assistant, and they are going to do a background check. i told them i worked for the company (didn't say i was fired) and left for personal reasons. will this firing from my previous 2 month job (i was still on the 90 probation period) show up in my background check? if no one knows, should i do the background check my self so i can quit worrying about it?
2007-03-23 10:14:52 · 5 answers · asked by Christina T 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
They can do a BCI on you but that doesn't include previous jobs. If you gave the bank your previous job's phone number then that was a mistake, because they cannot call previous employers and discuss why you got fired. I also think that lying to the bank was a mistake. You should have told them that you got fired and explained why, or not even put the job on your prev. history because you were still in a probationary period. If you did not give them the name or number of your prev. employer then you will be fine, but if you did then you might be in trouble. Just remember next time to either be honest, or not say anything at all.
2007-03-23 10:26:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most companies these days will only verify previous employment - dates, position held, salary paid, and (sometimes) eligibility for rehire. Where this would show up, if at all, is under 'eligible for rehire." It depends what info your previous company shares, which background check company is used, and what info they check. Some companies only run a check for criminal records, others verify previous employment and/or education, still others run a DMV and credit check too. Eveything that is checked costs $$ so they may not even check.
I'd probably take my chances that it won't show up in a background. If it does, be honest and admit you made a mistake. (You didn't lie by stating you'd left for personal reasons, so you're cool there.) Indicate that you've learned your lesson and won't repeat the goof.
Good luck!
2007-03-23 17:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were only there for 2 months, it should not be on your resume or application.
Your previous company will not say that you were fired. On background checks, they are asked yes or no questions.
2007-03-23 17:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they'll want to know why you left. It may or may not affect your next job. It all depends on if you were a reliable employee.
2007-03-23 17:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally they can't say why you were fired.
2007-03-23 17:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by Zzyzx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋