Sunday, September 6, 2009

Will disclosing a lower back injury with my last employer on a application hurt my chances on getting a job?

David asked:

I had a lower back injury about 12 years ago and was retrained to do the job I am doing now. I have been doing my new job for 10 years now and have had no back problems other than normal back pain. I am thinking about applying for a new job but wonder if I should put down my back injury as the reason for leaving my other job?

Reply:

If you are physically capable of performing the essential job functions of the position you are applying for then no, keep mum about any other injuries or medical conditions.

Even if the application DOES ask, don't answer. Such a question is illegal.

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