If I got fired from a job before and I DON’T put them on my resume, if they ask if I’ve ever been fired in an interview, can I say “no”?

[On_cloud_wine]

[WindAtMyBack]

I'd probably put it on my resume. I would not tell them I got fired.

You can get busted lying, but the odds are against it. Just don't do whatever got you fired. It's a small world. After you've been working in a particular city and industry for a while you might be surprised how many companies have someone working there who knew you at a previous company. That's even more true in the tech industry where people jump jobs a lot.

In the job world, your reputation is important. Guard it carefully.

[On_cloud_wine]

That’s whT I said and someone said that I sound like the whole worlds against me

[ImalwaysrightOK]

Just omit it. Most places won't deep dive into your employment just your criminal background check and drug test. Only the last job would usually be contacted.

[On_cloud_wine]

Yup I plan to and the lawyer I spoke to said I should absolutely not put them on my resume. So I suppose that means I’m allowed to lie

[Agape93]

You can say that, but if they run your background and see you had a prior job you didn't listen, they could easily call and ask. Just say you were part of job downsizing at your previous employer. Basically you were redundant and let go.

[On_cloud_wine]

I think it’s better to clear the air on the beginning, but if they ask me about it later, I’ll just tell them it was just a huge misunderstanding

[Agape93]

Sounds good

[slatyb]

You shouldn't lie. Just tell them that you were, and what you learned from the experience.

[On_cloud_wine]

Why shouldn’t I lie?

[On_cloud_wine]

In fact, you know what? If I’m asked that, and they put me in that awkward situation, then I don’t even want to work for them. HMPH.

[slatyb]

Because if you lie and they find out, it's an easy excuse to fire you.

[On_cloud_wine]

Then why did a lawyer tell me not to put them on my resume

[On_cloud_wine]

Because they feel like they can’t trust me?

[Anonymous]

Ofcorse say "no" lol

[In_Trance]

Yes you can