When and how do I reveal negatives to prospective employers; in the cover letter, in the resume, or wait for an interview?
I used to be an attorney. I lost my license when the state bar disagreed with wording I had used in my fee agreements to allow me to deposit retainers into income; and when my secretary posted a settlement check to my income account rather than my trust account and I didn't catch it right away.
Do I put this in my cover letter? Do I wait and see if and when it is brought up in an interview? If someone does a background check after my cover letter and resume, they may not wish to interview me, but if I reveal it at the interview, they may decide against me because I did not reveal bad news right away.
I am looking for human resources/compliance management and having no success. It has been 2 1/2 years and I'm still applying, mostly with no responses. What do you think I should do?
Typical, you do not disclose at interview unless asked directly. If they offer you the job, then you would disclose it.
Draw unemployment for the rest of your life.
i am interusted in this job when should i come
How can they legally perform a background without a signed offer of employment? In Ca that’s illegal, you would have to consent. I think in the interview is a good time to share and be honest.
After you wooed them in the interview .
If asked directly about it and you have to tell, be sure you frame it as a positive such as what you learned and how you have changed. Whether its your fault or not, this could be helpful
Terminated last week, over 5 months with a temporary service and they let me go, not to mention everyday at work i received appreciation and acknowledgement everyday from coworkers. My supervisor was jealous because on several occasions team members made it known I would make a great supervisor or lead.
I agree with Ashley about not putting negative information in a cover letter or resume. However, a potential employer might ask why you are no longer practicing law. Did you have an accountant helping you in posting retainers into income? If so, you might consult that person and clarify the wording. It also sounds like the secretary made an honest mistake. There has to be a way to have an accountant audit your financials and rectify these problems. I'm certainly not an attorney, but perhaps after rectifying the financial discrepancies and the wording in your contracts you might be able to get your license reinstated.
I agree, unless it is legally necessary to say something I wouldn't mention it.
I no most all these things I was a manger at a loan company ,,,and worked my way up to it .. I am looking for a job I can do from..