Would you put this on the app form?

LindseyM

Hiya

I was off for about three weeks last year with work-related stress. My employers bein as cr*p as they are, never told HR so it was never put on my record.

Thing is, I'm applying for other jobs and its asks for your absence record - apart from this one period, my record is excellent.

So.....if they don't have record of it, would you put it on the app form? I don't have to worry about the guy giving me a reference as he knows about it and won't say anythin

Cheers

Savvy_Sue

Just wondered how you are so sure that HR don't know about it? And that no new employer would ask the direct question of your referee?

Thing is, if I were your referee, I might be prepared to write you a 'free-range' reference which didn't mention the sick leave, but if sent a list of questions which directly asked, I would answer honestly.

asea

yes i would tell them. lying on your application is only going to lead to trouble, what if they ask your employer & somehow find out? then you'll be a liar and there is no way that they will employ you at all (as well as telling the agency if you went through one) just be honest & tell the truth

LindseyM

ok, thanks for your replies - I'l be honest...:A

i just don't want this one period to put any employers off - i hate my job and that's why i was stressed in the 1st place and i'm trying to get out, even taking a pay cut so i'd be gutted if it affected any applications i made

thanks again :beer:

Charlie1986

LindseyM wrote: »

Hiya

I was off for about three weeks last year with work-related stress. My employers bein as cr*p as they are, never told HR so it was never put on my record.

Thing is, I'm applying for other jobs and its asks for your absence record - apart from this one period, my record is excellent.

So.....if they don't have record of it, would you put it on the app form? I don't have to worry about the guy giving me a reference as he knows about it and won't say anythin

Cheers

I was off work for 13 weeks with work related stress/Depression, at my interview with my current employer they asked if i had, had any sickness and I was honest with them and explained the situation, I got offered the job there and then. I think it is better to be honest.