Career question?

Question

Ok...here's my issue. I've had 3 jobs in 3 1/2 years. I'm not a job skipper. My first job I was laid off from. The second job I quit because they cut back on secretaries and froze raises. The job I have now I want to quit because they're merging with another company and moving to the clear other side of Indianpolis, which screws up my daycare plans. There are also no benefits with my job now and I'm getting ready to have a baby and I want to have a new job by the time my maternity leave is up. How do I explain in an interview/resume/cover letter my jobs without looking like I'm unreliable or I job skip. Any career advice would be awesome.

I am due to give birth in two weeks. When would be a good time to start looking and putting my resume out there?

Answer 1

I think you're fine. Revise your resume and include honest information in your cover letter. If you are asked about your job history in the interview, be honest about why you left each job and why you are applying for new ones. My husband got the job he has now because he was honest. The job he had did not offer benefits and he wanted to provide a better life for us by getting a job that did offer benefits. His answer was honest and the people doing the hiring loved it. Providing a better life for your family is a totally acceptable answer for why you are applying to new jobs.

Answer 2

Never put negative things in your resume. Every job has you fill out an application. They read that before your resume. They ask on apps "Why you left the other jobs." There you can explain all your reasons. Do you really need the extra money? It would be a pay cut, but I do 2-3 jobs at home. That help me pay the bills while my hubby pays the rent. www.workathomeagent.com And you say you're in Indiana. Find the phone number in your local phone book for Purple Heart Veterans, or Military Order Of Purple Heart. Call them and ask if they are hiring home contractors to call for items to be picked up. Supplimenting both jobs will give you a good amount of money. But if you need the outside jobs, Just stay off being negative and explain honestly why you left. The problem is No job really wants to hire a pregnant woman.

Answer 3

You have actually explained it very well in your question. Employers like people who are forthright and honest in their answers and in their approach. They want to know that they can depend upon employees to be honest even if difficult situations.

I assume you were laid off through no fault of you own? So there is nothing for you to worry about there.

With the second job, explain that you could see that the options for you with that company were short-lived and you were worried a lay-off was coming so you tried to make sure you weren't going to be out of work too long and changed jobs when the opportunity arose.

With the third job you had no way of knowing that a consolidation was coming, and the problem with day care is out of your control. Explain in an interview, if asked about the reason for leaving your current job, that the commute was too much because of the distance and your family commitments, that the situation with that company was quite different when you accepted the job.

Can you get a good reference from each of your previous employers? If so, that goes a long way with anyone who interviews you in the future.

Most employers don't blame anyone who changes jobs for good, solid, explainable reasons. You may need to work a little on your reasons for leaving your second job, but even that one is quite reasonable if you can say that you saw no prospects for bettering your situation.

Solid reasons well explained in a postive and forthright manner should take care of it. Appraoch any interview from the prespective that you are interested in a job that you can stay with for a while, that will be motivating and challenging and rewarding, has some change for advancement, and must be possible for commuting.

Best of luck with the new little one and in seeking out a good job.

Answer 4

When you do your resume', list accomplishments you had at each job. By law, employers can only ask if you are eligible for rehire and your dates of employment. If you have examples of documents you created or a way that you increased productivity, make a small portfolio with your accomplishments and certificates to show at your interviews. Don't bring up daycare or anything like that-transportation is another issue. If they asked why I left the last position, I would say, "Frankly, with the cost of gas, I really needed to find a position closer to home." Anyone can understand that. Always show yourself in the best possible positive light. Look for places that are building now and by the time your have your child, perhaps they will be hiring. Network, network, network. DO NOT LIE ON YOUR RESUME' OR APPLICATION-do not merge the jobs. It will be found out and then you will look bad and not be hired. Always be honest, but show yourself in the best possible light. Best wishes to you on your job search-looking for a job is the hardest job anyone ever has, and you also find jobs easier when you are already employed. Check with your local workforce center to see if they can assist you with resume' writing and how to answer interview questions the best. Also check www.ajb.org to find positions near you.

Answer 5

I would definitely not list each of these jobs individually. Instead use a generic "Administrative" headline and then place titles of the positions you held. Leave out the names of the companies, until it comes time for the Background check.

Have you checked with your local unemployment office to see if you will be available for unemployment benefits? Obviously, your job is being eliminated in your area. Take advantage of any benefits you can get, either temporarily or for your young children.
Being in adminstrative work means you are not valued by the company, which is obvious by the low pay and lack of benefits you have experienced. Unfortunately, it's a nationwide epidemic and you may continue to struggle.
www.usajobs.gov is the federal website. Getting in on a position with the federal gov't will give you benefits, often daycare as well and many opportunities to move up.

From a long time adminstrative worker who is appalled at the low wages still paid secretaries/adminstrative clerks....

Answer 6

Make a functional resume. Instead of listing the jobs and dates, break it into 3 sections. For example, Customer Service, Clerical and one other skill. List the jobs and dates at the very bottom of the resume.

Another thing to do is combine all jobs under one heading and make it one job - IF one of the supervisors at those jobs is willing to back that up for you. You can work it into the intv, cross that bridge when you get to it. Oh darn I had some lay offs so I just combined them all on this here application.

Linda

Answer 7

Be honest -

Job 1) Laid off due to lack of work
Job 2) Left for greater opportunity
Job 3) Company's moving & commute is too long

Answer 8

Have you entertained the idea of Networking? It's a great way to earn money working from your own home as your own boss. Ever heard of Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad Poor Dad? He has another book called "The Business School" and he talks a lot about network marketing strategies and getting on the right side of the cash flow quadrant. That's what I did when I started my own business at http://www.bedavis1.mywayout.net/ that is a new division of a billion-dollar international company that is listed on the New York Stock exchange. If you have a big enough dream, you can achieve anything :)
Good luck on your endeavor!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Can you not just state that the 3 jobs you have had over the past 3.5 years were tempoary contracts. And when applying for a new job, say that you had undertaken tempoary contracts for x amount of time but are now looking for a more permenant role!

It's only lying a little bit!