i have cancer and got fired from my last place of employment due to missing work for surgeries. I had given them a doctors note for every absence. It just seems like when i was looking for employment before people were calling back but this time i have only received one call for an interview. I don't like to lie but i feel this is hurting me. I also don't want a prospective employer to think im lazy and haven't worked the past year.
Is there anyway that they could find out where my last place of employment was if i dont tell them ?
2007-08-11 08:25:49 · 20 answers · asked by pink_kisses 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
No i would not lie on my resume or application, but would note that in an interview I would explain the situation in depth if required. remember an application or resume is a legal document, if you lie on it the company hiring you has the right to fire you when they find out, without questions. Another note, any time without a job, will also be questioned by an employer. So you will have to consider what looks worse, the time without work or something you can explain in an interview. be honest, and do not give too much information on the application or in your resume.
2007-08-11 08:33:46 · answer #1 · answered by julvrug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of employer fires a person for receiving cancer treatments?
The level of background checks an employer does usually depends on the type of job you're applying for. Obviously some jobs require more thorough checks than others. For faster results you might want to skip that previous employer on your resume and that might mean you have to target less stringent employers. Private employment agencies might get quick results that you could use for the short term until you can have this overlooked on a complete resume. This probably means less money but 80% beats 0% every time.
2007-08-11 15:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by cme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really sorry about your situation. its unfair that you got fired in the first place. I say, don't flat out lie at the interview, just avoid the question if you can. BUT, if it does come up, you should tell them - lying is unnaceptable at an interview, and they wouldn't hire you if they knew, so i wouldn't take that risk. Just explain why you 'moved on' from your last job... word it in a way prettier than 'got fired'... something like 'i was let go'. And tell them why. Making it sound not as bad as it was isn't really lying in my opinion, especially b/c they have no way of knowing that much. Just tell them that you had doctor-excused absences, but your former workplace needed someone there every day and that just wasn't possible for you to do with your condition, but explain at the interview that you will be there for them as much as humanly possible, and you will only be absent from work when it's completely neccessary. Good luck - i hope you get the job! And just remember - lying is bad, but stretching the truth or avoiding questions is just a part of life! :)
2007-08-11 15:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by Aubry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but this is the Information Age where everything about you is accessible through a computer. Using your Social Security number,your future boss can access you by checking your State Dept. of Labor or your State Employment Commission.
I would remain honest about why you've missed so much work . If your interviewer asks about it,be up front and have the name of your doctor to show him/her.
2007-08-11 15:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So when they do the pre-employment checks and find out you LIED ,
Then you have 2 strikes against you AND
Being a liar is the worst one .
Best to tell them you were discharged due to health complications .
If you are still having the complications , discuss what your real capabilities / limitations are so there aren't any surprises for your new employer later .
If you last employer was legal , above ground , with tax reporting . . . anyone can find out easily about it .
You can only lie successfully if you were working totally "off the books" .
Lying is hard work and usually backfires .
Find another solution .
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2007-08-11 15:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they call your last employer they i think check dates and if you were late so, they might. I would explain enough and be honest. Some employers look for honesty. You don't have to tell everything. after all we should be able to have some private lifes from are job. If they ask you though it might an might not be up to u to answer if you want the job.
2007-08-11 15:37:04 · answer #6 · answered by cammy3030 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't lie on applications. The reason you put down information about where you previously worked, contacts etc is so that your possible employers can contact them if they wish and comfirm what you say. So if you lie and they call somebody and find out, you defintally with NOT get the job.
2007-08-11 15:30:52 · answer #7 · answered by BreezeGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, this is illegal. You can file a lawsuit with your former employer for wrongful termination.
2007-08-11 15:31:08 · answer #8 · answered by P.I. Joe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Harsh reality, it all depends on the company. I have a cousin who lied his butt off on an application and got a job in an important company. He put down his moms cell phone as a reference for the fictional company he made up on paper. Good luck.
2007-08-11 15:33:41 · answer #9 · answered by Inquiringmind 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Man I guess Not, u dont need to lie
but i think is kind a hard situation maybe u need to look for some backup
2007-08-11 15:35:01 · answer #10 · answered by sph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋