be honest at interview about dismissal?

[noname84]

hi,

i have an interview soon and i am in two minds about giving the reasons for my recent departure.... i know i will need to come clean at some point as the references go back 5 years so will need to give details but if i admit during the interview then i dont think i would even be considered anyway...

anybody know of the HR policys for such things for a certain big blue chip holiday company?

[dj1971]

If you lie and they find out about it which evidently they will through references they can sack you on the spot. So I would suggest you have no choice really, but that is only my opinion.

 

DJ

[markl1987]

As DJ said and I saw it happen when I was training for my job, someone lied and then when the references came back through they disappeared very quickly from training. Best be honest about it and explain as best as you can.

 

Im going to have to do a similar thing very soon after what has happened to me, Im appealing but don't really want to go back but going to have to explain to future employers if and when I get some interviews before the appeal/tribunal

[Sidewinder]

Although many years ago, I remember somebody who was dismissed for theft and then was interviewed for a job collecting money from clients of an insurance company. he was completely honest about the reasons for being dismissed and the prospective employer listened to his explanation, decided that the dismissal was harsh and that he was worth another chance.

 

You might not get the first job where you have to explain your dismissal, but ultimately a door will open for you and you can work without a cloud hanging over you. Hide it or lie and there is always a chance that you will be found out, and as it is a matter of fraud, the consequences could be severe.

[reallymadwoman]

My son was sacked for gross misconduct (for which read gross stupidity). He was totally upfront in applications and interviews and has since got his dream job.

 

There is no point trying to hide something that is likely to come out anyway. Even if you've already got the job when they find out, you won't have it for long.

[Zonker]

Ive seen it happen as well, some one lied on application, there in the morning, gone in the afternoon.

[noname84]

Hi AllI have been to the interview and no questions were asked about my employment histroy or reasons for leaving so I didnt offer up the information. I have now been told I have a 2nd interview so I think this is the time I talk about the issues from my previous employment - but I would like advice, do I send an email to the HR contact in advance of the interview or talk about at the interview? I guess I am thinking if I send an email now, then if they do not want to pursue me they can withdraw the 2nd interview so I dont waste their time....I really want to do the right thing, I want to be upfront and honest as I want them to understand my position now instead of later. I mean they might only ask for 2 references one being my current employer, one a personal one?- it was my previous to this one i have an issue with if they want to go back 5 years.