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hey guys, i'm in a dilemma:
I'm working on my EMT application to AMR and it asks me specifically on the app "Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from any job? If yes, please list employer, date, and reason below"
I was indeed fired from a job at a government-funded (i.e. large) company in clinical research at the end of 2009 for mostly punctuality issues. I was only into the job for 2-3 months and still under probation and it was my 1st job out of college. All my jobs after (including my current EMT job) can vouch for near-perfect attendance though, which is good.
I'm considering omitting it from my work history in the AMR app, but I'm worried it'll haunt me somehow in the future since omitting any info can be grounds for dismissal if they find out. I've read threads on this forum about omitting work history and I've been seeing responses from both sides, such as some companies that hire BG contractors can check social security and find out all your employment etc., while some companies don't go that far. I'm wondering if AMR is a company that is very thorough in its background checks, especially since it asks me flat out in the app if I was fired before or not.
At the same time, I only worked 2-3 months at the company I was fired at, and if I mention that I was fired from it and in essence learned from my mistakes, I can hopefully still get an interview and explain more in detail. Plus, I'd be honest about it and not have to deal with that fear of "being caught."
As for gaps in employment, since it was my first job after college, I did quite a bit of traveling and settling back down at home, so I doubt the "gap in employment" would be an issue to be in question.
Sorry for the long post, but basically I'm asking (if anyone has any idea on the topic): How in-depth is AMR's BG check, should I omit or be honest since they specifically ask if I was fired in the past and might be thorough with the BG check?
Thanks in advance guys.
I'm working on my EMT application to AMR and it asks me specifically on the app "Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from any job? If yes, please list employer, date, and reason below"
I was indeed fired from a job at a government-funded (i.e. large) company in clinical research at the end of 2009 for mostly punctuality issues. I was only into the job for 2-3 months and still under probation and it was my 1st job out of college. All my jobs after (including my current EMT job) can vouch for near-perfect attendance though, which is good.
I'm considering omitting it from my work history in the AMR app, but I'm worried it'll haunt me somehow in the future since omitting any info can be grounds for dismissal if they find out. I've read threads on this forum about omitting work history and I've been seeing responses from both sides, such as some companies that hire BG contractors can check social security and find out all your employment etc., while some companies don't go that far. I'm wondering if AMR is a company that is very thorough in its background checks, especially since it asks me flat out in the app if I was fired before or not.
At the same time, I only worked 2-3 months at the company I was fired at, and if I mention that I was fired from it and in essence learned from my mistakes, I can hopefully still get an interview and explain more in detail. Plus, I'd be honest about it and not have to deal with that fear of "being caught."
As for gaps in employment, since it was my first job after college, I did quite a bit of traveling and settling back down at home, so I doubt the "gap in employment" would be an issue to be in question.
Sorry for the long post, but basically I'm asking (if anyone has any idea on the topic): How in-depth is AMR's BG check, should I omit or be honest since they specifically ask if I was fired in the past and might be thorough with the BG check?
Thanks in advance guys.
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