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I've been fired from several jobs. It was mostly for immature things, and not for stealing or drug use?
Asked by Ann
This seems to run in my family. What do I put on a job application when it asks for past experience or references? I hate lying.
Asked by Ann
This seems to run in my family. What do I put on a job application when it asks for past experience or references? I hate lying.
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Best Answer:
Grow up. <_<
Grow up. <_<
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Seems like maybe you need to do a little bit of work on yourself there and grow up before you go applying for yet another job that you're probably just going to get fired from.
Answered by Julia D
Answered by Julia D
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yes
Answered by Jac
Answered by Jac
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grow up a bit then
Answered by ssn_hamer
Answered by ssn_hamer
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put the truth....and grow up...change your family tree...
Answered by melissa
Answered by melissa
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Just put the truth down there.
They will find out if you lie anyways.
Answered by americangurl_28
Answered by americangurl_28
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Yeah, you "hate lying". But you don't mind being a total schleb when it comes to putting an honest effort at work, right?
Since you "hate lying" i guess that you've answered your own question....tell the truth.
Answered by Big Daddy 247
Answered by Big Daddy 247
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The best thing to do is be honest because if the truth comes out after the hiring process you're going to get fired anyways....now my question is why does this seem to be a family problem? I think that the curse needs to be broken from this point on especially if it something that you are aware of and can be controlled.
Answered by blaque_strength21
Answered by blaque_strength21
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Well if they are for immaturity, than maybe you should mature. After maturing apply. The employer at that time may appreciate your honesty
Answered by Gildragon
Answered by Gildragon
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You need to look at the reasons you've been fired from so many jobs. Also, how old are you? If you have been out of high school for several years, then definitely take a look at your weaknesses (why you've been fired) and work on those aspects of your life.
You may also want to look at possibly going to (or back to) college. You may be lacking the skills and degree to keep yourself secure in the positions you've had.
Answered by celliottii
Answered by celliottii
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tell the truth it will get you farther and grow up if you want to make it in a job
Answered by pearl_hoff
Answered by pearl_hoff
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You can put friends as references. Maybe some of your co-workers became friends. You can use them. Whatever you do, be honest when being interviewed. If you do end up getting the job, do your best now that you know the consequences of past behavior. You don't want to burn your bridges.
Answered by Sexyahoo
Answered by Sexyahoo
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The truth, you are older and wiser now so you can summarise your past employment and just comment that you were trying to find the right type of work for you and found it difficult to settle in and relate to management.
Now you are more mature and more disciplined in your personal attitudes and have a clearer idea of your goals so this type of work is what you are rely looking for so you can settle in to becoming a reliable employee.
You should only do that if you really mean it.
Answered by noeusuperstate
Answered by noeusuperstate
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You never need to say exactly why you left a job. Your former employers cannot state why you left either. They can only verify that you worked for them from one point to another. If they should happen to let the cat out of the bag-you can sue their fannies.
Answered by phlada64
Answered by phlada64
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First, what's immature? Are we talking language, behavior (showing up late, calling in sick, etc) or snapping ladies bra straps?
Second, how old are you? 18, 21, 30? If you are young, you can perhaps leave stuff off if you attended college.
Third, perform some volunteer work showing maturity. That will provide you with some good references.
Answered by stupid
Answered by stupid
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ur gonna have 2 lie. say u were doing studying, doing a home course for last few months but got fed up?
Answered by iloveshoes
Answered by iloveshoes
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If you are young and aren't expected to have a work history than leave off these jobs. Likewise, if these jobs are short term, leave them off.
If it is one of the examples listed above, don't view it as lying. View it as you have (hopefully) learned from the experiences and have matured.
If you can't leave it off, be honest about what you did to get fired. Admit your responsibility, what you learned, and what you will do to not do the same things again.
PS Lots of people get fired. The person interviewing you for a job too. You just have to have grown from the experience and acknowledged responsibility.
Answered by Crazy in DC
Answered by Crazy in DC
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We are but magnetic ink
a statistic waiting to happen
college helps
and skills learned help too
concentrate on you
and what you want to do.
Answered by RT
Answered by RT
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Lying will just get you fired...again.
Put the truth. List your past jobs and try to come up with a reference that will have something good to say about you. It can be a coworker, it doesn't have to be your boss. Call your references and let them know you listed them so they won't be caught off guard. All they have to say is yes, he worked here and I didn't have any problem with him.
If your past comes back to bite you, you might just have to say "I am ambarrassed to admit I wasn't a very good employee in the past. I have done a lot of growing up, and I hope you will give me a chance to show you I am ready to work hard and be an asset to your company"
Then DO IT. Be on time, be there every day, and work the whole time. Don't be online playing poker, or "borrowing" office supplies, or taking long lunch.
I am an employer, and I would give anybody a chance if I was convinced they were going to work hard and stay with my company. I get so very tired of hiring new people. I also call EVERY reference, so don't try to get away with anything...I have had people tell me they never heard of the person. I think he just picked names out of the phone book.
Answered by notmuchofacook
Answered by notmuchofacook
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You have to tell the truth. The way to get around it is to write the past experience & the dates,& when it asks for you to tell why you are no longer there put "will explain" Then at the interview you can do just that & sell them on the fact that you want to stay at your next job. Try to be brief & then try to move on to the next question (You can even ask them a question to get them off of the subject. Good Luck!!!!!!
Answered by latachia_2
Answered by latachia_2
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just tell the truth. if you lie on an application, and they find out that you lied, they will fire you any way. do not give them a chance to fire you by lieing. you can tell them either before they hire you, or you can tell them if they ask you if you have something else to add. just be honest. you can also not put that work down on an application. put the ones that you were good at and the ones you know will give you a good report.
Answered by setor k
Answered by setor k
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You don't have to tell them anything and your jobs you were fired from will not tell them either. They will only ask them; if they ( your other jobs) will hire you back? When ask, just tell them, you found another job and that's it. don't say something stupid like; "I hated my boss, because..." Now grow up and start acting like an adult.
Answered by wind champ
Answered by wind champ
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put down the good ones and don't put down the ones where you had trouble. it depends on your age. there should not be to much time between jobs. if you had a job where they liked you use them. you don't have to lye,just don't tell them every thing. do you want to work, improve your score.
Answered by bonnie b
Answered by bonnie b
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If you feel like you've done some growing since then, now would be a good time to start. If not, then don't bother filling out any applications, because you will continue to get the same result. However, for starters, don't put down any past employers whom you have quit on. References are different than past employers. They are contacted to verify your personality, (how well you get along with others, what skills you have, where you excel, how long you've lived in the area, etc.) rather than work ethics. (They count on your past employers to verify that type of information). Write down people that you're SURE will give your perspective employer excellent feedback-preferably someone good with words!!! Good luck to you!
Answered by marie_laiosa
Answered by marie_laiosa
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Well for 1 if it was immature, grow up!! If you wonder why you keep getting fired act your age that is a huge step towards being likable in your workplace!!!! For experience put your past jobs, DON'T LIE THEY FIND OUT. So you didn't do so hot at your last job, reference a teacher or someone you interned under that liked you!!!!!!! To cover up for the fact that you've been fired numorous times, list somewhat cheesy things on your skills like "extremely organized" or " can bring a smile to any situation". It may sound ridiculous but just try it the person that reads the application will eat it up!!!!!!!
Answered by morgan_5thchild
Answered by morgan_5thchild
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Don't put anything. No experience looks better than someone who is fired all the time or who quits a lot of jobs.
And from now on, you should really try to be more mature at your job. When you get older, a family will depend on you to bring home money for a house payment, car payment, food and clothes so it's good to have a lot of experience under your belt and on your resume. It may not seem like a big deal now but you may regret it in the future.
Answered by Victoria1234
Answered by Victoria1234
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Hey,
Keep applying for jobs, you are honest and you hate lying. May be you just haven't found the right job.
Answered by Kyle
Answered by Kyle
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