Do you think this lie on a job application will work?

So I applied for a job at Mc Freaking Donalds and at one point the woman said something like "Well you have had a long period with out working." and i said how I was "focusing on college" but I didn't get the job, so I'm thinking of this plan:

Next application (to a different place obviously) for my workless period say I worked at this K Mart or maybe Blockbuster that just went out of business and look up articles to find the exact date it closed and stuff. I mean almost all Blockbusters are dead, how is some fast food place going to track down if I really worked there or not??

Why not just tell them you were "self-employed" as a beachfront hotdog vendor, or something along those lines?

Or say your Mom and Dad owned a food vending business (hotdogs, popcorn, slushies, ..., whatever) and you worked for them. Your Mom and Dad will lie for you, won't they?

:P

if you have to lie on a resume to a fast food place than i have no help for you. since when did fast food joints even take resumes? i know i just walked in asked for an application.

really for a McDonald? You should told that dang lady how HARD is it stick a roll of pre cooked Foam beef flavor in a heater, dump a bag of fries in the fryer and press the timer.... Really you can stick a few REAL monkeys back there and you would never know the difference... HEY i wouldn't be shocked if they did a better job... Maybe they could melt the cheese for once

P.s i wouldn't lie about anything they can find out is untrue because that = termination on spot. I have seen a it done. My boss wanted hire his friend So everything good she got the job. the second day she worked HR came got her...

since when did fast food joints even take resumes? i know i just walked in asked for an application.

blackacidevil96

Good point, I changed it to job application now since that's what I meant originally but had resume's on the mind.

P.s i wouldn't lie about anything they can find out is untrue because that = termination on spot. I have seen a it done. My boss wanted hire his friend So everything good she got the job. the second day she worked HR came got her...

k2theswiss

I know it's risky, but I figure a minimum wage job is just going to call the number to a closed store which will be disconnected and probably give up then. Even if they try to track down another store from that business they probably can't find every single employee and if I choose a dead business like Game Crazy or Hollywood video, I'm in the clear. I'll have to google to find exact close dates though.

My first ever job was at Wendy's, just be honest on your application, be willing to work as many hours as you possibly can. When I went in for the interview they knew I was in school, but I was willing to work after and on weekends as many hours as they could give. And during the summer I got even more hours. If you aren't in school at all now just be willing to work whatever. If you have to have one night off specifically they should honor that if you're willing to work all the other days.

When I was out of school I basically put open to close on my applications except on two days, I think they really liked that I was so flexible. Always be honest with whoever you apply to, they value honesty in an employee, if they find that you lied about something they are going to have difficulty trusting you, trusting that you won't lie about something while on the job.

Those are just my two cents worth, getting a job in fast food should be easy, and working at a fast food place can be kind of fun...not something I'd do for the rest of my life, but I did enjoy my time at Wendy's. Moved on to retail later on and that was fun as well. But you have to be a people person, that really helps when you have to deal with customers and sometimes other co workers.

There's nothing wrong with the answer you gave. Many people decide to focus on college. One thing I would never do is lie on an application or in an interview. If they catch you, out the door you go. If you were focusing on college, let them know that. Just my opinion.

If your going to lie do it right. Get a friend who has some form of managerial role and use them as a fake reference. Failing that find someone who can sound official on the phone and use their cell. I've never needed to lie to get a job, but I have been the friend on the other end of the line for more than a few people, and it works, just make sure they give you a good wrap without sounding fake.

Also, there shouldn't be a problem creatively rounding when your last job ended. Finished it in Januaray, say April. Don't lie by years, but a few months here or there won't cause a stir.

I'd be found dead before working at McDonalds willingly

I'd be found dead before working at McDonalds willingly

DmadFearmonger

Generally those places don't go out of business...

you know normally I would tell you not to lie during a job interview, but honestly it's fast food. They probably aren't going to care too much. Plus if you are going to lie about working at a place they can't really call or would find it too much hassle to do so I'd say that that's a fairly decent strategy. I still think it's best not to lie, but older people who are out of work are taking these jobs that used to be mostly reserved for a younger crowd so it might be a little too rough out there not to lie and still expect a job.

I don't think McDonald's did not hire you because you a had a period without working.LJS9502_basic

Save your dignity and work somewhere else besides McDonald's. Seriously, losing your pride is never worth it. Hookers get more respect in our society than fast food workers.

I can't imagine that McDonald's would have tremendously high standards.

lies are bad mkay, you should not lie, because it is bad mkay. so unless you want to go to jail and be treated as the communal mount you should stop ling mkay?