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  • Dec 10, 2007, 03:03 PM
    mztchik
    Should I put all past employers while conducting a background check?
    I just got a job with the county and they are going to conduct a background check on my past employers. I just took another job 2 weeks ago and I do not know whether I should tell them about this employment. Should I also tell them about other jobs where I only lasted 1 week- 1 month? If I do not tell them, can they still find out and will it affect me?
  • Dec 10, 2007, 03:38 PM
    tickle
    If you have nothing to worry about, just tell them.
  • Dec 10, 2007, 08:29 PM
    Ren Radio
    As an owner of 2 small businesses I can tell you this:

    If one of my new hires had taken another job shortly before taking a job with my company, I would want to know it. It likely wouldn't affect my willingness to hire them... since I don't begrudge anyone the opportunity to work.. but I would be particularly interested if they gave the other job proper notice, and how they conducted their exit with the other job. Additionally, I would be curious about why they did not mention their current employment earlier. Just an FYI.
  • Dec 10, 2007, 08:31 PM
    Fr_Chuck
    In this day of computer searches, and things if they do a good search, they will find some most likely, and you will and can get fired a lot faster by not giving them what they ask.
  • Dec 14, 2007, 07:12 AM
    BOSSMAN1
    Comment on tickle's post
    Could give more information answer is to short and direct
  • Dec 14, 2007, 07:20 AM
    tickle
    Bossman, if you have a better answer, and good advice, then chime in. I am sure it will be appreciated.

    tickle
  • Dec 14, 2007, 07:24 AM
    ScottGem
    I would definitely list all jobs within the last 5 years. Prior to that I would just list related jobs back for 10 years. I would then ask the employer if they wanted more.
  • Dec 16, 2007, 04:14 PM
    tickle
    Judykaytee, why did you give me a disagree, you are agreeing with what I said. Which was to tell the truth. I said 'if you have nothing to worry about, just tell them', and you said 'give the correct info'.

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