Do you have a bad job,�first job, or how you found a job story to share? We have received lots of interesting worst job stories - ranging from second wives to mind readers and plain old bad jobs that are high stress and low pay.�� First job stories�run the gamut, too - from paper boys to princesses and just about everything in between.� They are fun to read, and we'd be thrilled to add your stories�to the lists.

Photos are a�welcome addition to your story.� Just a word of warning though - if you're still working at your bad job, don't include your last name or a photo. � You don't want to lose your job because of what you posted online, regardless of how bad it is.

First Jobs
What was your first job? How did you get your first job? What did you love (or hate) about it? What did you learn from the experience?
Share Your First Job Story

How I Found a Job
Finding a new job isn't easy, especially in a difficult economy. Share your job search success story and what you learned during your job search.
Share Your Job Search Story

Worst Jobs
Have you had a really bad job? Share your worst job story and let us know what made it a bad job, what you learned, and how other people can avoid a bad job situation. If you'd like to include a photo, upload one to go along with your story.
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Bad Job? New Job? First Job? Share Your Story originally appeared on About.com Job Searching on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 07:08:01.

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What do�employers want to know before they hire you? You might be surprised at how much they want to know�and how much they check. Employment background checks are being conducted by employers more frequently than in the past and some employers will confirm, very thoroughly, every detail of your resume or application. Employers may also require a pre-employment physical examination to determine the suitability of an individual for a job.

In addition, companies are concerned about negligent hiring lawsuits where employers can be held responsible for injuries caused by an employee, if they did not check the employee's background. Your credit history is important to employers because it an indication of how responsible you are.

What do you do if your employment history is shaky or your credit needs repairing? Zachary Hummel, Partner in the New York office of Bryan Cave LLP who represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, shares his perspective on the best strategies for job seekers when it comes to job applications and employment background checks.

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Employment Background Checks originally appeared on About.com Job Searching on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 06:00:51.

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