I accepted a job over a month ago that is in the field i am looking and did not have any prior experience but the pay is minimal and i would like to keep applying there arent very many oppurtinites with this company to advance and i would like to be with a company that i know i will stay with long term. Although i dont want them to contact my present employer is it ok to put it on my resume now but listed as 'company confidential' because it shows experience in that field and would give me alot more opportunities during an interview to show an employer that i can do the job, also what do i say when they ask me why i'm not happy with the job i have now?
2006-06-13 03:22:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
First off, if you don't have more then six months experience in a company you should not even put that company or experience on your resume. That is a major rule. My advise-if you had any previous, long term experience prior to your current job-you have to depend on it to get a better job. If you don't then hold your breath, stay at least six months there-you need the history there, then shop around for a better job. Nobody likes job hoppers and that would be the idea you would give out if you start looking for a job now. But if you decide to ignore both of my comments and still apply for hate job and list you current job on the resume- you have to list their info, but tell the interviewer that your job does not know that you are looking into better opportunity and that you would appreciate if they contact them only if they are going to consider you seriously for the position. Companies have to call and verify your past experience so there is no way around that.
2006-06-13 04:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by fasb123r 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
O.k.
First, you should list the company name, however, when the company comes up in your interview, just inform them that you are still employed there and they do not know about your job search. let them know that you would prefer that they NOT be contacted as a reference at this time.
there isn't anything wrong with letting a potential employer know that you would not like your current employer contacted. in fact many companies will ask about each reference before they contact them.
Second, when asked why you want to leave the company you are with, tell them that you "enjoy your position there and you appreciate the field experience it has given you, however once you were working at the company, you realized there isn't much room for advancement."
don't be negative about anything!! stay positive and never bash the company you are with.
be prepared for questions like "were you not aware of advancement opportunites when you started at this company?"
or "why did you not discuss advancement opportunites when applying for the position you are currently in?"
these are tough, but with tact you will be fine. just let them know that you were new to this field when you obtained your current position and advancement seemed like something much more in the future, but now that you have experience you feel you are ready for more.
i hope this helped and good luck!
2006-06-13 03:40:58 · answer #2 · answered by joey322 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My response to the question would be. The company is a wonderful start for experience in the field but the possibility for upward advancement is limited. If I leave I will always be grateful to them for giving me my start in the field.
The interviewer will be impressed by your honesty as well as your respect for the company.
2006-06-13 03:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say that you have no reason to change positions as of yet, but would like to be challenged more in a bigger company, like theirs.
2006-06-13 03:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋