i really want to get this job but the necessary age is 18. im 17 and 6 months old. should i lie about my age to get the job.
FYI Its a really good paying job with great hours and my friend who works there said he could definitely get me in there.
2007-06-11 12:58:12 · 12 answers · asked by srokanator 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
btw whats so important about being 18? Is it legal laws or something?
2007-06-11 12:58:53 · update #1
You should not lie. It is unwise to lie on a application.
2007-06-11 15:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by okkiegal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lying is not good. To get the job do you have to provide a gov't number such as SIN for tax deductions? If so then they will know right away. Best is to secure an interview and be positive (don't go overboard).
If age is brought up show that your mature for your age and that you'll be old enough in a short time (maybe they'll over look those months).
If you are mature and have a good attitude then it'll look good for u even if you don't get the job this time, but better for the next time you apply.
2007-06-11 20:13:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, because you can be terminated from the job once they find out. You probably won't make it that far though since you will have to provide proof of id (which a state id shows your birthdate). The difference is the amount of hours you are allowed to work according to the labor laws and what types of jobs you are allowed to complete.
2007-06-11 20:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lying in general is bad, and in this case the child labor laws affect you and the job until you turn 18. That could be very bad for the employer
2007-06-11 20:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by SPYDERBLADE 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it's the law to be hired at 18, unless other-wised stated. You could be put into jail for fraud and be looked down on for future jobs. It doesn't matter if your friend could get you that job, he also would be accountable for fraud and most likely get fired.
2007-06-11 20:52:56 · answer #5 · answered by irishredfishstick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't lie. You will have to provide a drivers license and Social Security card if you get hired. You don't want to be hired and fired on the same day!
2007-06-15 17:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by KMP 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not lie about your age. Never mind the fact that they will probably request id verification anyways.
And it has everything to do with the law.
2007-06-11 20:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by Ch4plain 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would just put your 17 yrs old, if they know your going to turn 18 in 4 mouths it wont matter
2007-06-11 22:01:07 · answer #8 · answered by mzmadel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you could lie but if you are found out than that will be on your work history for the rest of your life and people will see that you lied about that than what else will you lie about
2007-06-11 20:04:46 · answer #9 · answered by katherine b 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not
2007-06-11 20:01:28 · answer #10 · answered by rayneyblu 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋