Okay I'm applying online for some jobs, CVS and STOP &SHOP ( just for summer employment and some extra cash). Im getting really scared b/c they keep asking for permission to conduct drug tests and background checks. I have to select job positions from a list with vague descriptions. Is all this really safe, and how can I know I'm not gonna get skrewed over with my personal info out to them? I have no problem being flexible, as long as they are willing to be reasonable. I'm really hoping they dont give me some n@$ty $h!t jobs. Yes I am over 18. No drugs or criminal background, Squeaky clean. I swear...not in the bad way,well.... oh, whatever!
How did you deal with this!? Help I'm nervous.
HELP!
2007-05-30 10:10:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Marketing & Sales
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2007-05-30 11:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving that kind of information and permission is a part of the application process. These are major corporations that know what they can and can't do with that info and the need to keep it confidential.
The job titles should give you some kind of insight into what the job is. But you won't know for sure what you will be doing until they interview you and offer you a job. At that point you can either accept it or turn it down.
2007-05-30 17:16:03 · answer #2 · answered by Brian G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is safe, most places have a secure web site, and as for the drug test, and background test (see if you have warrants) that has become common practice for most reputable companies. Drug test to get hired and then random drug tests during employment. Get your resume on Monster, Career builder, Jobster, the state unemployment office also has connections and jobs.
2007-05-30 17:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Pengy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many jobs do required a drug test and background check. No drugs or criminal background? No worries.
Make sure when you sign the paperwork to allow them to conduct these things, that you read before you sign and ask questions.
2007-05-30 17:19:05 · answer #4 · answered by Brenda E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to be 100% honest with you. Any part-time job at CVS or Stop and Shop is going to be crappy. It's retail and retail sucks. If there is a cash office position, where you don't have to deal with customers, try for that. Otherwise, you'll get to deal with stupid, smelly, fat, ugly, mean, idiotic, jerks on a daily basis. Just being honest.
2007-05-30 17:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by two_kee_kees 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drug test and background checks are common and no big deal. Just make sure the places that you are applying to are legit. CVS etc. (larger companys)
2007-05-30 17:16:14 · answer #6 · answered by ken r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm over 60, worked my whole life, and they ask me to do drug tests, too. Don't worry about it. It is normal business practice. And no matter what position you do get, it's going to be scut work. That's what you get working in retail, especially supermarkets. My daughter worked at one one summer, and it really sucked. She was cleaning out fthe fryers for the chicken in the deli department. But it paid ok and she moved on.
2007-05-30 19:32:04 · answer #7 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every employer does background checks. Don't worry. As long as you are using their website or something like Monster nothing will happen.
2007-05-30 17:19:07 · answer #8 · answered by tenbsinger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dude they have to get your social security number for uncle sam..they need ID and refs from family so they can find you if you run off with some dough...just dress nice and cleanup ..you will get the job. Trust me!
2007-05-30 17:17:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋