Now that I've been fired from a job I was doing just since May 30th, do I put it on my resume or leave it off? I could be a spin doctor and say I took time off to be with my kids before they started their first year of school (which is true, they did start school), or ...? How can I spin it? The university let three other people go before me 'without reason given'--during the 3 months I was there (I was released 3 months into a 6 month probation period). I would just tell the interviewer it wasn't ok to contact my previous employer....help! What to do?
2006-09-08 17:54:31 · 8 answers · asked by Jen-Jen 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I guess i should also add that I was/have been an admin the last 10 years and was hired into the university as an admin--but then was put in a position in payroll dealing with foreign things (to me) like FMLA, comp time, Workman's comp, coding timesheets, reduction in pay, etc for 800 people--by MYSELF....like telling a orthapaedic surgeon he's now doing brain surgery....know the basics, but not enough to ensure anything!
2006-09-08 18:25:13 · update #1
Short term positions can be left off a resume unless there's a skill or experience you want to offer another employer. It sounds like that's a no. :) As you said, it can easily be covered by life dramas and given the economy even job searching. It's only been four months and it take many people at least that long to find their next position.
A resume isn't a legal document; it's a sales tool. So you can put on or leave off whatever you like as long as your skills and experience can back it up. In the end you need to be honest on the actual application because you sign and attest to its truthfulness, but in my experience you are still only expected to put on relevant positions. This last job just wasn't. Leave it in the dust and don't feel guilty about it. Good luck!
2006-09-08 18:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by misslabeled 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Never lie on your resume. Nothing will get you fired faster than if you do and they find out. (Which they probably will, since they will probably call your previous employer. And if you request that they don't contact your previous employer, your resume will go in the trash because that is an instant red flag). Omissions aren't exactly lies, however.
2. It depends on why you were fired. Unless your entire company closed down (which I assume it didn't), there is a reason they picked you. Even if there were mass lay-offs, there is a reason you were picked and not the next guy/gal. If it is merely that you had the least experience or rank and they needed to downsize or something, then say that in the interview....there's nothing wrong with that.
You can leave it off if you want, but in interviews they WILL ask you what you've been doing since your last job (that you put on your resume) and why you haven't been working since.
In my opinion, if you skirt the truth in an interview, you're setting up a somewhat unhealthy work relationship.
Hope this helped.
2006-09-08 18:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by Adam W 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would put it down but in a way that doesnt make it look bad. Maybe say that the employer decided I wasnt right for the job without reason. If you dont they will find out when they contact them and if you say dont contact them then that is just what they will do to see what you are covering. Highlight what you do have to offer and if they question you just be honest and state you have no idea why you were dismissed as you put in 100% (hopefully this is the case) and you just want to work and will do so again in this job given the chance.
P.s Could you approach your previous employer to ask politely what reason they did have as it may have been one that would not relate to the new job
2006-09-08 17:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by auburn 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not include it at all. You were not really there for a long enough period to consider it a substantial part of your work history. However, if you think that they would give you a good reference, and your dismissal was purely a "supply and demand" firing, then put it on the resume. DO NOT tell a potential employer that they cannot contact the university. That just says you have something to hide.
2006-09-08 17:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by Fiona 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Leave it off unless your resume is otherwise so sparse that it's to your advantage to leave it on. Say you were looking for work - to some extent probationary periods ARE looking for work.
2006-09-08 18:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by larry n 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You don't add it in a resume, but in a job application you do add it. If you don't, they will find out. Correct me if im wrong plz.
2006-09-09 22:02:44 · answer #6 · answered by skylinefolife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it off
2006-09-08 17:56:09 · answer #7 · answered by Lady G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
leave it off!
2006-09-09 17:22:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋