Hi All,
Some of you here may be well versed or have some experience in this topic, so all relevant help is appreciated. I've been applying for jobs like crazy, but have noticed quite the variation of questions on applications. Some places are literally your info, phone number, address, and some ask if you've ever been forced to resign, or have been :Involuntarily terminated" from a job. Now I was laid off from a dealership years ago and was told due to finances they're laying me off. Now I was told that in Colorado it is illegal to ask this and that a company can only ask if I worked at the place of employment by several people. Supposedly places state that "They don't discriminate" on any part of the application process, and not being 100% truthful they can disqualify you. Now how can they ask this, why? AND If you were laid off due to circumstances beyond your control does this really ruin your chances at a job interview. Thanks
Some of you here may be well versed or have some experience in this topic, so all relevant help is appreciated. I've been applying for jobs like crazy, but have noticed quite the variation of questions on applications. Some places are literally your info, phone number, address, and some ask if you've ever been forced to resign, or have been :Involuntarily terminated" from a job. Now I was laid off from a dealership years ago and was told due to finances they're laying me off. Now I was told that in Colorado it is illegal to ask this and that a company can only ask if I worked at the place of employment by several people. Supposedly places state that "They don't discriminate" on any part of the application process, and not being 100% truthful they can disqualify you. Now how can they ask this, why? AND If you were laid off due to circumstances beyond your control does this really ruin your chances at a job interview. Thanks