Honest or hide?

**wattovader** · 23-09-2007, 11:00 AM

Few months back,i had a big operation. I lost my dream job beoz of that.Now with my condition,thought i m fully recovered, employers still have doubt with my health and i got rejected from all my fave jobs.Should i continue to be honest with them or hide the fact in future interviews?

**PiDanBeR** · 23-09-2007, 11:28 AM

u cant hide from big company... they will be able to find out when u go for medical check-up etc... I do had an ops a few years back... just like you, when told about the problem, lots of company won't want to employ me... but I kep trying and never give up hope... and got this current one... I find it that you have to be truthful to yoursef and others... what if u lied and one day they find out? it wil makes matters worst lor...

**wattovader** · 23-09-2007, 12:04 PM

Actually, i have no intention to hide anything from the employers.But i just felt disappointed over the reason they reject me,not about not getting the jobs.Despite that doctors had already certiflied me to fit for most of the jobs. The interviewers are like more worry of themselves than me.

**fiona88** · 23-09-2007, 01:14 PM

you should be honest. you do not want to face any serious consequences when they find out the truth.

**kriscell** · 23-09-2007, 01:33 PM

I would say be honest. Cos if they really think you are the right person for the job they should employ you dispite your conditions.

Also if you state your conditions upfront, things are also more clear cut in case if in future something were to happen. Being honest is a sign of responbility as well.

**jencrs** · 23-09-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kriscell

Cos if they really think you are the right person for the job they should employ you dispite your conditions.

Also if you state your conditions upfront, things are also more clear cut in case if in future something were to happen. Being honest is a sign of responbility as well.

They may not employ even if one is the right person, cuz of things like medical expenses and insurance if the company covers. There are also probably 10 other pple right for the job who applied for the position, unless the job requires more specialised skills.

Still, you're right that honesty is best. S'pore such a small place, lying about something like that will kenna blackmarked in the whole industry.

**fiona88** · 23-09-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jencrs

They may not employ even if one is the right person, cuz of things like medical expenses and insurance if the company covers. There are also probably 10 other pple right for the job who applied for the position, unless the job requires more specialised skills.

Still, you're right that honesty is best. S'pore such a small place, lying about something like that will kenna blackmarked in the whole industry.

YES usually companies just wants to hire a more healthy person so that they won't have to bear with any accidents. it's just reality.

Delardino · 23-09-2007, 11:28 PM

eh, i think it's alwys better to be honest.

**kriscell** · 23-09-2007, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jencrs

They may not employ even if one is the right person, cuz of things like medical expenses and insurance if the company covers. There are also probably 10 other pple right for the job who applied for the position, unless the job requires more specialised skills.

Still, you're right that honesty is best. S'pore such a small place, lying about something like that will kenna blackmarked in the whole industry.

The blacklisting part is pretty true here in Singapore... I know of an agent (Insurance) who did some stupid stuff and then kena sacked by the company and no other companies in the industry employ this agent becos they all heard about his doing. Talk about how bad news spread...

**dawgbyte** · 25-09-2007, 06:22 AM

Perhaps instead of just mentioning your problem, use that as part of your advantage? Say ... this experience gives you perspective to work harder than ever and treat everything as a challenge and all objectives as goals to prove yourself constantly. If you say this way, perhaps the interviewer would hear not your condition but on how you deal with your condition. Try to sell this attitude because it is invaluable in any company.

**djchris** · 25-09-2007, 11:07 AM

Just remember that the lies you give now, will come back to haunt you in future.

Unless you are saying that you want to get the job for a short stint, else don't lie.

**jencrs** · 25-09-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgbyte

Perhaps instead of just mentioning your problem, use that as part of your advantage? Say ... this experience gives you perspective to work harder than ever and treat everything as a challenge and all objectives as goals to prove yourself constantly. If you say this way, perhaps the interviewer would hear not your condition but on how you deal with your condition. Try to sell this attitude because it is invaluable in any company.

That's a good tip.

**cluez** · 25-09-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgbyte

Perhaps instead of just mentioning your problem, use that as part of your advantage? Say ... this experience gives you perspective to work harder than ever and treat everything as a challenge and all objectives as goals to prove yourself constantly. If you say this way, perhaps the interviewer would hear not your condition but on how you deal with your condition. Try to sell this attitude because it is invaluable in any company.

thumbs up!

**fiona88** · 25-09-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgbyte

Perhaps instead of just mentioning your problem, use that as part of your advantage? Say ... this experience gives you perspective to work harder than ever and treat everything as a challenge and all objectives as goals to prove yourself constantly. If you say this way, perhaps the interviewer would hear not your condition but on how you deal with your condition. Try to sell this attitude because it is invaluable in any company.

your reply is really good! thumbs up!

`BeRRies-* · 25-09-2007, 10:08 PM

be honest.

**dawgbyte** · 25-09-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fiona88

your reply is really good! thumbs up!

I'm glad you guys find my comment useful. Cheers.

**Stellycia** · 27-09-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgbyte

Perhaps instead of just mentioning your problem, use that as part of your advantage? Say ... this experience gives you perspective to work harder than ever and treat everything as a challenge and all objectives as goals to prove yourself constantly. If you say this way, perhaps the interviewer would hear not your condition but on how you deal with your condition. Try to sell this attitude because it is invaluable in any company.

You are employed!! haha~~ :biggrin4: