experiences with lying

flogen

I have a job interview coming up soon, after months of job hunting.

Basically, as Im sure some of you know, its not easy to find a job (be it shop work or office work) for someone who is going back to college, so I have been forced to embelish a little.

Basically I'll have to let on that Im finished college, but then tell them in 2 or 3 months that I'm going back.
Anyone have any experience with this? And any good ways I can work this so it looks like I genuinly dont intend on going anywhere now, but will change my mind in sept?? I want to do my best to be kept on part time (if I get the job at all), otherwise I'd just quit and say it wasnt for me..:D

I know I'm a sinner.

flogen

emertoff

Flogen,

I was once in a similar position:D
If/when they ask about it, just give them a sob story about not being able to afford to go back. You were under so much stress about it that you flunked your exams etc etc etc. And you owe money to everyone, especially your dear old ma so you just didn't have the heart to ask her for more. If they say something 'if we give you this job won't you go back then?' just say you've burned your bridges as far as that is concerned and there is no way you could afford to repeat the year, and beside you would need tons of grinds to catch up at all. You just can't afford it. Bottom line. And
if the context is right, say the particular course was way too theoretical anyway and you have decided on mature reflection to get some real-life experience and start paying the old bills.
Most people are naive enough to believe whatever you tell them and when it's time to quit and go back to college, they probably won't even remember, and even if one of them did, who gives a toss?
Good Luck.

flogen

oh, being poor. Nice angle!!

Your right though, I doubt they'll remember what I tell them anyway, just want to make it as believable as possible, while at the same time giving myself enough leg room to explain my change of heart (and maybe get them to keep me on p/t if thats possible )

flogen

Capt'n Midnight

The secret to job interviews is honesty.

Once you learn to fake it you're away.

blobert

Must people won't employ you if you tell them you're only going to work for 3 months. I lied for every summer job I had through college then came up with ridiculous reasons why I had to leave. Never really a problem though.

I wouldn't worry about it.

nads

Originally posted by Capt'n Midnight
The secret to job interviews is honesty.

Once you learn to fake it you're away.

do you read the Reader's Digest by any chance? off topic i know.

LegacyUser

I did the exact same thing. They asked me if I would go back to college. I said I have no intentions at this moment in time of going back to college. They were pleased at the end and offered me a 6 month contract. For various reasons I didn't sign it although they still think I will. I am doing 4 and a bit months and legging it...ye u guessed it, back to college.

flogen

how are you gonna get out of not signing a 6 month contract for 4 months?

I assume me signing any contracts (and bailing before theyre out) wont hold me in breech, once i give adeqate notice and all.

flogen

LegacyUser

Originally posted by flogen
how are you gonna get out of not signing a 6 month contract for 4 months?

I assume me signing any contracts (and bailing before theyre out) wont hold me in breech, once i give adeqate notice and all.

flogen

I have already been there since April. And from what I was told from the recruitment agency, I have terms and conditions for 6 months but no official contract. My terms and conditions basically say if i want to leave, give three days notice in writing.