would you ever lie on an application?

[Samantha]

Originally Posted by sweetiepie

I've been unemployed for a long time.

This week, I'm scheduled to talk to 3 potential employers.

1, an actuarial firm, which will deny me because of my gpa and work history.
2, immigration, who will deny me because I've smoked pot.
3, a trucking firm, who will deny me because of an unreported $100 fenderbender.

I will also apply for other jobs, and most of them will deny me because of my work history in combination with my math degree from a top ranked school-- which if you didn't know is a pretty good sign you're not going to stick around doing data entry as long as they would like. That's assuming I'm qualified to begin with-- almost all jobs-- from balancing a ledger to ordering supplies, require at least a specific degree, if not experience.

Of course there's retail. So.. regarding dishonesty.. would you could you in a box?

Speaking as a potential employer, I wouldn't deny you based on the things you listed.

I would deny you based on your sucky attitude.

[Nimue]

As Samantha said, it may be the attitude that's your biggest problem.

sweetiepie, before talking to any potential employers, you have to convince yourself that you will be a worthwhile hire for that employer. Make a list. Hypnotize yourself if it's necessary.

About stuff like having smoked pot- how are they ever going to find out? Unless you have a drug related conviction on your record, or you're planning on coming to work high, I don't see how it's relevant.

[Werewolf]

Don't worry about smoking pot. Apparently, it's possible to work as an actuary while both smoking pot and scoring an impressive PPD count.

[UNCORRELATED LAY]

Originally Posted by sweetiepie

I've been unemployed for a long time.

This week, I'm scheduled to talk to 3 potential employers.

1, an actuarial firm, which will deny me because of my gpa and work history.
2, immigration, who will deny me because I've smoked pot.
3, a trucking firm, who will deny me because of an unreported $100 fenderbender.

I will also apply for other jobs, and most of them will deny me because of my work history in combination with my math degree from a top ranked school-- which if you didn't know is a pretty good sign you're not going to stick around doing data entry as long as they would like. That's assuming I'm qualified to begin with-- almost all jobs-- from balancing a ledger to ordering supplies, require at least a specific degree, if not experience.

Of course there's retail. So.. regarding dishonesty.. would you could you in a box?

1) Will not be a problem. If you GPA is poor someone will hire you. If you GPA is kickass, someone will hire you.
2) Not admitting is not the same as lying
3) Unreported = never happened. That is the beauty of not reporting.

4) I have lied on just about every application since landing my first actuarial gig. Mostly about comp, but then I expect people assume I am lying so it all works out in the end.

[Da Bears!]

Originally Posted by UNCORRELATED LAY

1) Will not be a problem. If you GPA is poor someone will hire you. If you GPA is kickass, someone will hire you.
2) Not admitting is not the same as lying
3) Unreported = never happened. That is the beauty of not reporting.

4) I have lied on just about every application since landing my first actuarial gig. Mostly about comp, but then I expect people assume I am lying so it all works out in the end.

Not if they expect that you expect that they assume you are lying.

[sweetiepie]

Originally Posted by Samantha

Speaking as a potential employer, I wouldn't deny you based on the things you listed.

I would deny you based on your sucky attitude.

Speaking as someone with an unacceptable personality, bite me.

[Samantha]

Originally Posted by sweetiepie

Speaking as someone with an unacceptable personality, bite me.

Best of luck in your job search.

[Nimue]

Originally Posted by UNCORRELATED LAY

1) Will not be a problem. If you GPA is poor someone will hire you. If you GPA is kickass, someone will hire you.
2) Not admitting is not the same as lying
3) Unreported = never happened. That is the beauty of not reporting.

4) I have lied on just about every application since landing my first actuarial gig. Mostly about comp, but then I expect people assume I am lying so it all works out in the end.

Really? I didn't know this was an option, sounds too risky. Don't they do background checks on that?

[Nimue]

Originally Posted by sweetiepie

Speaking as someone with an unacceptable personality, bite me.

See a therapist! I'm absolutely serious. Think of it as an investment.

[Not Mike]

What's your resume look like? Do you list smoking pot as a hobby?

Don't most people these days pretty much assume that all college kids have tried pot at some point?