Alright, so I've worked once before for Old Navy, but got fired because of a big misunderstanding about what my schedule was and therefore I didn't come into work (which looks horrible). So now I'm applying for Adidas a year later, and on the application it asks if I have ever been discharged from employment. I was wondering if it is better to not mention it or to say yes I have and explain myself. I know you're definitely not suppose to lie on your application, but would they ever actually find out? Any help would be appreciated :] Thanks
turtle479 answered Wednesday October 15 2008, 8:45 pm: Well, Dr. House would say "Everybody Lies" However, I don't think it's good idea to lie on an application. Because think about how much WORSE it will look if your new employer finds out about the first employer and then you are fired from that job also.
It is better to be honest with an employer. Because in my experience, you can get away with everything, but you can get away with anything forever.
ella15 answered Wednesday October 15 2008, 7:38 pm: same thing happened to me in my very first job i was fired because they said it looked like i didnt want the job and that i did everything too slow.so when i was applying for another job i just said no and i got the job currently working .if you do put that there going to think your a bad worker and someone else with a clean background will get it .wish you the best of luck [ ella15's advice column | Ask ella15 A Question ]
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