Job Interview Questions: Should I tell the truth in my job interview?

I'm nearly sixteen years old and I'm going to interview for my first job at a restaurant. I have a fairly high chance of getting it - I'm very responsible and mature for my age, and I know a lot of people who work there (including the man interviewing me). However, I'm leaving for a boarding school in August. Should I mention this in my interview or will it cost me the job?

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Recommended Answer:
Mention it if they ask. You don't want to lie; it could come back to bite you later. Also, I can't say much since I don't know specifics about what kind of restaurant, etc., but its possible all they need is employees for the summer or something similar to that.

I am the hiring manager at a facility that hires 16 year olds and keeping one of my new hires for 8 months would be fantastic, so I wouldn't worry about the boarding school.

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• Just tell them straight out. One day or another they will find out about this in someway because secrets cannot be hidden, especially in your first job. Tell me the full truth, and they may even think of you as an even honest person since your saying it in a complete answer. If it does cost you, then always remember, you will be happy that you did the good deed (;


• There is no need to mention it at this point. I would act as if nothing is happening b/c a lot can happen between now and then. For example tragedy could strike your family, and then you may decide not to go to this school. ANYTHING can happen between now and then. You really do not have to mention it at all. Good luck on your interview.


• Do you want the job? OK, then don't mention it. And as for people saying "if they ask, tell them" Why would they ask that?? How stupid. Don't mention it and even if they do find out later, so what?? You aren't required to keep this job forever and August is 6 months from now.


• Well august is a few months away, don't mention it yet. Who knows, you may not even be able to keep the job. Dont risk anything. But if it does come to it, inform your boss when the time comes. Not now, I don't feel like that would be appropriate.


• If you're known as a responsible and mature person and you know several people there already, you'd better tell the truth. Why ruin your good reputation with a lie? If you don't tell them, what? Walk out in August? Surprise!!! Nope, tell the truth.


• Oh, you'll think about it.


• I agree with Sherry the first girl.