It depends on the context if you say you had an NDA and can’t elaborate at all on the details that’s a clear red flag as most NDAs you can at least give the context of what it is about I.e. specific job processes, witnesses an event, etc.
If you say you worked for X company but can’t talk about the details of your work because of an NDA then that’s fine but they might call your old employer to verify you did really work there.
mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 days ago
For the most part, yes. They only really ask the question because they automatically assume you were in jail if you have a gap over 2’ish weeks long. So they’re really just looking for some sort of explanation besides “I was just unemployed for no reason.” Because they assume “no reason” is really “I don’t want to admit that I was in jail.”
kevin2107@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Lol who tf actually thinks that. Ive hired and never thought that
3dmvr@lemm.ee 2 days ago
yeah thats a wild assumption, maybe ppl just have enough money to survive for a while and dont want to work while they pursue hobbies, why is that not allowed, nah mustve been in jail
mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 days ago
The issue is that this is exactly what employers are trying to avoid. They want a good little worker bee who will show up every day and complete their tasks as assigned for 25 years straight. They don’t want someone who will just randomly decide to quit and focus on their hobbies.
propaganja@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Man, you must live a privileged life if it didn’t even cross your mind that l
kevin2107@lemmy.world 1 day ago
What if a small gap on their resume means jail?? What the fuck are you on about
Texas_Hangover@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
I give 'em the old “caring for a sick or dying family member.” Look sad that they brought it up. That usually shuts them up.
propaganja@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Pop
eager_eagle@lemmy.world 1 day ago
2 weeks is barely enough to get an interview. Who thinks jail? lmao
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 1 day ago
HR plebs
daggermoon@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Wouldn’t any criminal record be public record? Couldn’t they just look it up?
Jiggle_Physics@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
You can have criminal records sealed, depending on what it is, etc.
Natanael@infosec.pub 2 days ago
Also, in many jurisdictions you can’t look up criminal history older than a certain number of years
turtlesareneat@discuss.online 2 days ago
No NDA on earth prohibits giving a vague idea of what the duties and industry were. You may not be able to say the specific projects you worked on, or maybe even the name of the employer under extreme circumstances, but that would be like MI5 level rare, and those folks aren’t out applying for the jobs you are.
The real trick is having an LLC so you can just point to that and say you were consulting or self-employed during that time. Or have a friend with one.
JackbyDev@programming.dev 2 days ago
A buddy of mine had an LLC and I hired him to write my cover letter. He then had me fill some review about my experience with his company for some position he was applying for. I never lied, but the whole thing just felt so weird. But at the same time, that’s just normal. It’s not like he wasn’t capable of the work or something. He did a good job on my cover letter. He was a good grant writer before that. I just have that lingering Christian guilt that’s like “omg you’re doing something wrong! This is your conscience! Behave!”
JackbyDev@programming.dev 2 days ago
I also just think it’s human nature to see something like 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 and say “where are 8nand 9?” It’s not necessarily an accusation or something. I’m not saying that never happens, some places and interviewers are awful. But I think a lot of people are just making sure there isn’t a typo or something.
usrtrv@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
I had a 6 month gap and I said I was taking a sabbatical (which was the truth). No one batted an eye.