Job application: Am I a bad person if I don't have these?
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Professional References are typically required to find out if you were easy to work with, did you show up to work, did you actually work there... things like that. Personal References are used to determine if you are responsible, if you will stick around for a while and if you can develop relationships with people. Good people to use for these are clergy, scout masters, teachers, family friends.\n\nHobbies and clubs are important to some companies because they pride themselves on hiring people with a social conscience. It also shows you are well rounded with interests outside of work.  Don't make these things up or they will come back to bite you - it may turn out that your future boss' nephew also is a member of the Society to Free Incarcerated Squirrels. \n\nOld office namecards usually aren't requested. I imagine that some offices, if they are lax in their hiring process might consider a card as a confirmation of employment, but most make that telephone call to personnel and ask did so and so work there, when, and would you rihire them.  Telling people you throw the cards away could be good, because it means you aren't a clutter bug. Often people keep them for sentimental reasons so it just depends on the interviewer as to if it is good or bad. (Unless you mean a desk placard, which just means the company doesn't want to buy another.) \n\nPopularity could be important if your job is in sales, or if you are a cruise ship director or if you have to work in a lot of teams.  But it isn't something you write on an application, it is something you are during the interview.\n\nLying... bad!  always bad! those who lie to get the job, usually find themselves jobless (for lying) and unable to get a reference (because they lied).\n\nGood luck with your job search!  Remember a firm handshake, a welcome smile, intelligent answers and good eye contact win the job as often as having the best piece of paper.
99805
No. But some jobs do a investigation on a person's back ground. At first I was going to ask if you have been in trouble to give you that feeling, but when I went to your profile, I saw your statement that you have never been in trouble, Thats great. Stay that way.
1080596
I have some gaps in my work history.  They aren't questioned.  If they do question, just say you were working outside of your profession, SAHM, federal prison, etc.
590251
You have to tell the truth on an application because if they find out later you lied you can be fired. Obviously they want experienced persons. But you could complete the rest of the application and in that spot put No Experience and make comment as to why you think you qualify.
1049360
Most employers push a code of ethics.  Really, you'll feel much better about yourself if you tell the truth.  Living with yourself is the most important thing.  If they don't want you; then you don't want them.  You do not need to "mention" anything on your resume.  If they ask right out, then that is different.  Try really hard to improve your attitude about life.  Everything else (including a job) will fall into place after that.  Good luck.
751934
Depends on what job you're being interviewed for. For example if you're applying for a daycare and they ask what your weaknesses are, then you might say "I nearly puek what I have to change a dirty diaper". So it really depends on the type of job. If you're out job searching, good luck:)
923882
Just be very upfront about it.  They have your records.  You must be completely honest.  If you try to hide anything, they won't hire you.
373997
When filling out job applications, don't be negative, but, do be honest and don't lie, because it will come back to haunt you. You can use language like "job ended" or "terminated" if you need to state why you are no longer working at the job. If you are specifically asked if you were fired, you need to answer yes. Lying on a job application is grounds for dismissal at any time in the future and could cost you future unemployment benefits.
937503
Go straight to the source... Don't sit around and wait for something to come up, go to them and assert yourself.  If I was a employer and someone sought me out and took the initiative to apply, Them bet your sweet ass I would consider there application very seriously!  Go for it!  Good luck.
924249
Yes, put something. When I am hiring, I always look foe creative answers. Put any volunteer experience, home experience (like gardening tools used, mechanic experience on your car, even mowing lawns with a mower). Try to think of things you have done that have something to do with the job you are applying for. Even Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts will have taught you some skills you could put down. Good luck!
1081902
you get no certificated qualifications for what you have done unfortunately..... most job interviewers want certified paper work.... i feel sorry for you , i know what it is to want a particular job you know that you are best at doing only to be denied..... but keep doing what you're doing for society needs you xxxxx
959184
try coming out of prison from robbing 11 banks and getting a job. You have it made compared to me...\nIn the application where it asks if you ever had any criminal convictions------leave it blank. and wait to answer that question during the interview. You're not lying....you're simply choosing not to share that kind of info for others to see.
824746
You should just go back to the places you put your applications in and check with them, who knows, they may still need someone. Good Luck.
1118784
Work Performance has always gotten me my positions.  I do not have a degree yet and honestly wasn't always qualified for the positions I have had in the past but it's all in how you word your resume to exemplify what you have done.  Be honest and really think about what you have done and you will be fine.
673323
Your name, a detailed paragraph describing what you want to do and why you would be good for it (keep it 5 lines or less),  prior work experience, and education, in that order. Dont list your hobbies or activities you enjoy doing, no one but you cares. If there is a lapse in your employment, i.e. years where you were unemployed, explain that. List any computer programs you know proficiently at the bottom. DO NOT list References available upon request. DO NOT have a resume more than one page long. Look at it from the point of view of the person hiring, they probably have at least 50 resumes, more than one page doesnt make them think that you have more experience, it makes them think they have more to read. If they want references they will ask, whether you put available upon request or not.
254259
Why blaming on your friend?\n\nMany options are available here:\n\nhttp://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/resumes/
837464
Of course they use them against you. that's not to say that you cannot get a job if you have any convictions but better believe that a LOT of companies will hold them against you and will not hire you because of them, they just won't tell you that's the reason, because they don't want to be sued.