Greetings milnet,
I'm very seriously considering applying to join the CF as an ATIS tech. In the process of filling out the forms, I've reached the Employment History backcheck. It states that "all previous employers will be contacted." I'm worried about this statement because I worked for an employer for a short period of time (1 1/2 months) that is an unscrupulous character, to say the least. I ended up leaving the position due to a conflict of ethics, and not on the best of terms. This particular employer showed a complete disregard for any decency, and appeared to enjoy taking advantage of people via the fine print. On multiple occasions, he failed to complete what he had stated he would, but due to the customer signing a consent form, he was no longer obligated to fulfill his part of the contract. Needless to say, he is a rather vile individual.
I'm seriously concerned that if the CF contacts this individual he will not speak kindly of me, and that it will be detrimental to my application. The CF does not know this individual, nor the manner in which he conducts his business. The corollary of this, is that I know I cannot willfully omit a previous position.
Your advice on this issue is appreciated.
I'm very seriously considering applying to join the CF as an ATIS tech. In the process of filling out the forms, I've reached the Employment History backcheck. It states that "all previous employers will be contacted." I'm worried about this statement because I worked for an employer for a short period of time (1 1/2 months) that is an unscrupulous character, to say the least. I ended up leaving the position due to a conflict of ethics, and not on the best of terms. This particular employer showed a complete disregard for any decency, and appeared to enjoy taking advantage of people via the fine print. On multiple occasions, he failed to complete what he had stated he would, but due to the customer signing a consent form, he was no longer obligated to fulfill his part of the contract. Needless to say, he is a rather vile individual.
I'm seriously concerned that if the CF contacts this individual he will not speak kindly of me, and that it will be detrimental to my application. The CF does not know this individual, nor the manner in which he conducts his business. The corollary of this, is that I know I cannot willfully omit a previous position.
Your advice on this issue is appreciated.