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eaglelady11 -> Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 12:50:30 PM)

In the past two years, I have had four jobs, three of them seasonal, the fourth one, I was terminated form because I didn't get along with the boss.

i am having a difficult time getting employment. I went on an interview the day before yesterday, and they guy interviewing me told me right out that my short time in each job is a major red flag.

so part of me is thinking of lying and changing the length of time I was at each job, but the other part of me knows,that I will be found out to be a liar and do I really want to get a job based on a lie.

just pray for my employment situation and my willingness to work. thanks.



NoShow -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 12:54:16 PM)

Considering that's one of the few relevant things that prior employers will provide (start and termination dates of an ex-employee); I'd highly suggest not lying about them.



trainfan -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 12:57:48 PM)

Why don't you point out on your resume the three jobs that were seasonal? Just put a note behind the employers name or the amount of time you worked there that it was a seasonal job. That should clear up the short amout of time worked at each job right off the bat.



karlie -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 1:10:36 PM)

Lying will almost certainly backfire. My husband's business often has prospective employers calling for verification of employment about someone who used to work for us. They always, always ask for exact dates of hiring and termination of employment. It's one of the first things they check.

I say be honest and let the Lord handle the rest. Our business would hire someone with little experience at long term jobs before they would hire someone who openly lied to them.



Cloak -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 1:17:37 PM)

(((Eaglelay))))

I can identify with that and have been applying lately for temp simply bc I of my circumstances and being in transition.

There are places where I worked in which I felt that I wanted to quit as of the first week or even the 1st day. At 1st I would pressure myself to continue only to find out the end result would be negative from my supervisor's side. Later on, I learned to listen to my heart and to REALLY quit esp when I feel uncomfy toward my boss or supervisor.

I would recommend you to be Honest in your CV and explain to your interviewer your circumstances as to why you applied for temps frankly, for instance in my case I was in transition and had no choice but apply for temps.

As for the boss you did not get along with, I have lived thru this as well, and the best advice I can give to you is to be Polite about it and to Not reveal anything negative even if it was true. In the end you will find an employer who will appreciate you and your integrity and hire you which would only be a sign of God's approval and blessing in your life.

Blessings and best of luck!!![:)]



redeemedsaint -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 1:31:50 PM)

Never lie on a resume because it will come back to haunt you. List the jobs that you had as seasonal and the dates for them. Also when they ask you why you left your last job just say you and the boss just didn't get along. Don't go into detail. That has happened to me and that is the answer that I give and we move forward in the interview process.



reach -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 6:12:36 PM)

Don't lie on you resume. Especially on your application. Many companies will not hire you whent they do the background check and find out you lied.

We had one person start on Monday and was fired on Wed because we found out he did not have a degree and he said he had it. And the degree was not necessary for the job, he just listed it. :(



eaglelady11 -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 6:59:45 PM)

I was able to get quiet time and pray today, and i asked the Lord to help me find employment based on the truth. I figure it's better have integrity even if it means waiting. I was just getting frustrated, you know. Thanks. [:)]



Cloak -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 7:44:48 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: eaglelady11

I was able to get quiet time and pray today, and i asked the Lord to help me find employment based on the truth. I figure it's better have integrity even if it means waiting. I was just getting frustrated, you know. Thanks. [:)]



I hear you {{{eaglelady}}} and am so Proud of you!!![sm=thumbsup.gif]



stimulus -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 9:30:16 PM)

You did the right thing, in deciding not to lie.

What kind of job are you applying for? Depending on the job, a functional resume might be a good choice for you. The resume will start off with your skills, grouped by category. At the end, you list your previous employers. It helps to deemphasize the length of time at each place.

If it's an office or professional job, I would also include a cover letter. That would give you a chance to explain the length of time at each place in a positive way. All of that should help get the interview, where you can explain in person that the other jobs were temporary (emphasize that you stayed as long as agreed).



APZR -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/26/2008 10:31:59 PM)

Either not them as part time/seasonal jobs, or just leave them off if they were college summer jobs that were not related to your field of study.



reach -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/27/2008 6:56:08 PM)

Another thing is put the long term jobs on there and when they ask what you did between the jobs, tell them that you temped at various places.

Unless you think the temp jobs make up most of your resume.



APZR -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/27/2008 11:18:00 PM)

BTW, if you are a Mom going back to work with a big gap in employment... motherhood IS a big job. Be sure to note that rather than leave a blank for several years.



creationtalk -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/28/2008 12:10:14 AM)

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part of me is thinking of lying


Don't. If you get hired, this is grounds to be immediately fired. If you think you have a hard time finding a job now, just wait to see what would happen if you were fired for falsifying a resume.



whisperingwaters -> RE: Lying on my resume (6/28/2008 11:40:13 PM)

One thing to think about is if your geting an interview then the person interviewing you is seriously thinking about hiring you because they don't have all the time in the world to interview people randomly. You should be glad that looking at your resume is geting you interviews and just come up with a good and ready response for the question of why you worked such a short time at several employers.



mayfly -> RE: Lying on my resume (7/1/2008 2:52:12 AM)

I'm glad you've decided not to lie. In future you could try being very up front about the fact that they were seasonal jobs. I know that for my current job I was almost turned down because I have worked several jobs as a camp cook, on 1-3 month tenure, which is definitely not the sort of stable long term sort of position that looks good on a resume.



Roberta_ -> RE: Lying on my resume (7/1/2008 3:24:56 AM)

I'm glad you decided not to lie. It makes for a poor witness and a guilty conscience.



mommyto1 -> RE: Lying on my resume (7/2/2008 7:50:28 PM)

You can address this several ways (I have 25+ yrs career counseling).
1. Use a hybrid or functional resume that highlights your key accomplishments from all of your jobs. That usually takes up the first page and then "buries" your actual work history on p. 2.
2. Be proactive - develop your ideal answer for why you are looking for a job. This is the "take the bull by the horns" approach. E.G., "Each of my past 4 employers has been a great place to work. I've had very good teams to work with and learned a great deal, in spite of the fact that the first three jobs were just seasonal. On my last job, because of my (whatever the reason the employer gave you), I was dismissed. However, what I learned from that experience is (name it specifically). What I want to do in my next job is (be specific). Could you tell me more about the job duties for your position? I'd like to know about.....

By changing the subject at the end of this type of statement, you're getting the interviewer's mind off of the subject and you're showing that you're more mature, having learned from a bad situation. It's doubtful that they would go back and ask you more questions, but they might. Answer briefly (and truthfully) and then ask another question about the job. Never about benefits or pay. You can google "questions to ask at an interview" and come up with tons. Take about 10-20 with you, written down, so you'll remember what you want to ask.

Read Dan Miller's book - "48 Days to the Work You Love" -- it's a good outline of how to be proactive in your job search. Really devote yourself to finding the right job for you. That usually means not just depending on the newspaper ads, the unemployment office, the internet (actually a rather poor source) but getting out and talking to people about what you want to do. (google "information meeting")

HTH



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