Thursday, October 26, 2006

Giving the "Eyebrow" on Your Employer

Don’t you find it very irritating and a bit offending whenever you’re being asked for a certification that you’ve committed no crime or any wrongdoing whatsoever by your would-be employer? I know that they’re just being cautious, but sometimes the request ticks me off.

It’s not as if many applicants carry an AK-47 during interviews. In my case, I even go in with a clean, shaved look that I pair with a great smile (sounds like a personal ad, huh?). It’s sometimes hard to prove yourself worthy for a position, especially character-wise. But did it ever occur to you that your prospective employer might not be worthy of you?

There are employers who do not treat their employees well. Beware of companies that fire their employees in a whimsical manner, or withhold promised benefits and bonuses. Check the court records in your state if your would-be employer has been charged for any offense against the welfare of their workers. Who knows, your future boss might just not have what it takes to HIRE you.

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