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I'm considering applying for an internship. I used to work at a supermarket but I left on a bit of a bad note. If I put it down and mark that they can't call them, that wouldn't be very good. If I don't put it down then they wouldn't even know, but that seems unethical to me.
I'm considering applying for an internship. I used to work at a supermarket but I left on a bit of a bad note. If I put it down and mark that they can't call them, that wouldn't be very good. If I don't put it down then they wouldn't even know, but that seems unethical to me.
Thoughts?
It's not unethical. The worst that can happen is someone ask about that period of time and why you weren't working.
I'm considering applying for an internship. I used to work at a supermarket but I left on a bit of a bad note. If I put it down and mark that they can't call them, that wouldn't be very good. If I don't put it down then they wouldn't even know, but that seems unethical to me.
Thoughts?
If the work experience is applicable to the job you are applying for your should list the employer. Past employers can only advise whether or not
you are eligible for rehire. Can't give reasons.
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Originally Posted by Koale
If the work experience is applicable to the job you are applying for your should list the employer. Past employers can only advise whether or not
you are eligible for rehire. Can't give reasons.
That's not really true, it's typical and a good idea, but depending who answers the phone and how dumb they are you could get anything when calling for a reference/verification. I've hired many people over the years and you'd be amazed at what people will tell you. I personally never give more than the employment dates and job title.
It's not unethical. The worst that can happen is someone ask about that period of time and why you weren't working.
Well it was mainly during the summer between school years so it wouldn't be that striking that I "didn't" work.
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Originally Posted by Koale
If the work experience is applicable to the job you are applying for your should list the employer. Past employers can only advise whether or not
you are eligible for rehire. Can't give reasons.
True, but wouldn't it raise an eyebrow if a person wasn't eligible for rehire?
I'm considering applying for an internship. I used to work at a supermarket but I left on a bit of a bad note. If I put it down and mark that they can't call them, that wouldn't be very good. If I don't put it down then they wouldn't even know, but that seems unethical to me.
Thoughts?
I see you are applying for an internship. I assume you are a student. Since I am just past that stage in my life I think I can comment.
Not sure what field you are in but unless it's some sort of agricultural something or other I am sure your grocery store job would be listed just to show you held a job. You could always list it and not list anyone from there as a reference. I have found that internships are more interested in teachers or previous internship supervisors as references than part time job people. Maybe you're in writing and a fantastic writer but you suck at stocking shelves, that shouldn't hurt your internship.
Bottom line: if you are a student you probably have splotchy work experience anyways so try and make your resume relevant more to the internship you are applying for.
If the work experience is applicable to the job you are applying for your should list the employer. Past employers can only advise whether or not
you are eligible for rehire. Can't give reasons.
That is ABSOLUTELY FALSE!!! As long as they tell the truth in an objective manner, they can say whatever they want. If the OP threw jars of pasta sauce all over the aisle before storming out, they can certainly say so.
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