I'm job hunting and there have been a few jobs I quit to take another job, but wondered what are good reasons to put on the applications? There have been a few I was let go/fired for various reasons. Do I list them at all? My last employer let me go for not listing every job I've had. So, this time I'm putting them all down, and want to be upfront and honest with future employers. Is that the best thing to do?
2006-09-11 07:34:37 · 8 answers · asked by texashoney2466 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You could say that you got a better opportunity somewhere else or that you felt you had learned all you could from that job or that you are looking for a new experience or that you were at a transitional period in your life.
2006-09-11 07:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by Andy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should list your job history for the last 5 years (if Applicable).
If you list too many job your future employers might not think you can hold a job. When asked why you don't work there anymore you could say.... needed more hours.......left for higher pay rate.....family emergency,if you have had children between job, you could say maternity.
2006-09-11 14:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by barb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your job history for the last 3-4 years. In regards to your "reason for leaving" portion of the application I would be honest.
2006-09-11 15:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to say you were fired is to put "laid off". if you left a job because you didnt get along with someone, especially the boss, put "personal reasons". they legally cannot ask you what that means. if you left for another job, put "offered a better paying position" or "offered a job closer to home" or whatever the reason is.
2006-09-11 15:54:53 · answer #4 · answered by §eeker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always am honest, I have left jobs because I hated it or did not get on with the employer.
So I write,
An opportunity arose to enhance my own personal and professional development.
Its the truth...this is why we all move on...please do not ever state the facts of the matter, its only to get the interview, so once you have that interview and your reference is in their hand this is when you elaborate, but only if asked, a good elaboration is that you felt that your skills were not fully appreciated and that there were few opportunities for professional development or career progression.....
Its the truth...
2006-09-11 14:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by SALLY D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well this happened to me i had to wuit due to harassment that none of my managers tried to stop or fix so thats what i put like personal reasons and then they might ask u to explain it so i say i was being harassed and nobody cared, or say they discriminated against u in some way or soemthing they'll be more sympathetic for that and yes dear u have to be honest up front! good luck
2006-09-11 14:41:42 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ YaHabibeDisney ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you quit, say you were offered a better job and you had philisophical differences with you're boss.
If you were fired/let go, say that you were laid off.
2006-09-11 14:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by Wocka wocka 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty IS ALWAYS the best policy!
2006-09-11 14:41:35 · answer #8 · answered by Jason The Great 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋