Agreed. Giving a 2 weeks notice is something that will never hurt you; it could possibly even help you.
For future considerations, including on this very job you hope to be receiving: ALWAYS get EVERY 'promise' made to you in writing, no exceptions. Your old job made you a 'promise' they never intended to fulfill, just to get you to come and work there. Had you insisted on their promise in writing, they would have refused, and you would have been able to have skipped that unfortunate episode. And, there is always the possibility that they would have agreed to put it in writing, and then they would have kept the promise or lost a lawsuit, either way you still not in this position. So, just in case this new place still offers you the job, and they make you all kinds of other 'promises', say 'That's fine, let's put it all in the contract.'
Apologize again for the inaccuracy. Explain what happened, but take total responsiblity for the mistake. Tell them that you are not interested in the job if there is any question about your integrity, and that you can provide as many personal references as they care to check. Be ready with your list (assuming you can). If that does not satisfy them, then they aren't worth working for.
8 interviews and your previous employer and reasons for leaving never popped up? I though that was standard procedure for an interview
That might seem awful presumptious on your part though showing up on Monday. It might also prove very embarrassing and doom any chances of a future chance at a job if things are on hold for your job.
It did come up why I wanted to leave. Not why I LEFT. And from what I gather, this seems to be no big deal and I should be fine on Monday? I don't think its worth starting their job search over, actually. Its not like they found something in my criminal background check or the references didn't check out. Or maybe I should just start looking elsewhere? This sucks.
you should have mentioned when talking about it that you had already left imo otherwise it looks like you are trying to hide something however, it probably isn't that big of deal depending on how cool/chill the boss man is
it does suck. Looks to be miscommunication. It seems you didnt intentionally lie to them and its understandable how, when you talked about it, you used the present tense. Afterall, you had JUST quit so you are/were in the habit of talking about your job like you still had it. Sort of like how some will say "we" all the time after they broke up with a long time girlfriend even though he really meant to say "i". Definitely try to talk and plead your case to them, but it is a tough situation. Even if they believe you that it was just miscommunication, it still makes you look bad because it shows you cant effectively communicate. (I'm not saying that you can't, just that it is a possible thought of the hiring people). Plead your case and look for something else. Cover all your bases.
Sounds like despite the circumstances, he's still expecting you on Monday. I take that as positive for you - he still wants you there, he wouldn't have mentioned it otherwise if he didn't. He just has to finish clearing it with whoever the investors are.
a bit off topic, but still about interviews... Do you exaggerate your current salary on an interview? I don't know if it really matters, i understand the reasoning of exaggerating but i dont know how much it really effects the contract offer from the potential employer. I was honest. My brother thought i was crazy for telling them the truth. Go figure.
I think the only reason there's a question is because of the fact that the investors specifically requested a background check for this position only. They're obviously very concerned about who fills this position, so those who hired you are going to be extra-cautious.
Sounds like with your experience, you'll get a job offer pretty soon. Good luck man. BTW, I NEVER resign without another gig lined up.
