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Question about interviewing for a job?
I used to work in a bank and got the boot because I had altercations with a manager. She didn't like me and she did things her way that weren't even in accordance with the bank regulations. Anyways, she ended up firing me because I was the only one who wasn't afraid to speak my mind. Now I am applying for another job and they do an intensive background check. During the interview the recruiter asked me if my previous bank would rehire me and I said yes when I know they wouldn't. What can I do now? I am still going through the interview process. Do I tell her I lied and risked not getting the job? Or do I continue on and cross my fingers that that incident won't cost me the new job? I am afraid they might find out and be even more upset because I lied about that one thing to get the job.
Anyone with this kind of experience?
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Hello! You are not going to like this answer but honesty is the best policy. In this case, don't worry too much but instead stay positive and remember that they will not ask "why" you lied if they find out that you didn't tell you whole truth. They will just pass you over as a candidate for the position. Technically, a prior employer is only supposed to comment on your start and end dates and unless you broke the law, you should be pretty safe. Just because you didn't get along with your supervisor, doesn't mean you were a bad employee. Stay positive and good luck with your search!
Source(s): life... - 1 decade ago
They will call your former employer and they may tell him/her the truth. It would have been best that you were up front and honest about the issue. Lies are never good. Employers understand how things can work elsewhere. They are not foreign to disagreeable bosses, etc. Just tell them the truth, and from now on be guilt free. And--- when you get your next job--- do speak up when people are violating principles of right and wrong. The whistle blower is never popular. The whistle blower, however, can go to sleep at night and sleep peacefully knowing he did the right thing. Learn to put things in writing and learn to document areas where you see the policies are not being followed. Be Blessed Now!
- BikramLv 51 decade ago
Speak truth in this case, you will get a positive result. Explain everything and do not afraid as you stand right. Stand for truth.