My wife left her last job in Dec 05. She started a new position in January, but then our daughter got sick and had a lot of doctor appts. My wife talked with her employer and decided it would be best for her to leave so she could take care of our daughter. Now we don't know if we should include this 2 month job on her resume or not. If we do, she may look like a job-hopper, but if we don't, it may look like she's falsifying a job application. Any employers or experienced interviewers have any advice?
2006-10-20 15:18:21 · 8 answers · asked by RSPKR 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
just put in the basics sometimes you can say to much if and when you get a interview then you can tell them if you want the first step is to get the interview
2006-10-20 15:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a proud job hopper. I have jobs that go from 3 months to 5 years.
If it's under 2 years, I do not include it on my resume. I have gaps ranging from 4 months to 2 years. My explanation: "I was working outside of my profession."
Life happens and employers understand resume gaps, without explanation.
On the job application (which is a legal document), put down the full employment history. At home, keep a resume with all jobs to keep track of everything.
2006-10-20 15:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it would depend on how old you are, but if you are a college grad, you want to list every position that you've had since graduation. If you are a highschool grad (with no college), you'll want to list the things that you've done since highschool graduation. Ideally, your resume should be a page (more than 1 page for a resume is not good). Your most recent employment is most important, so you'll want to elaborate more on that than the other places that you've worked. Listing preveious employers with one or two bullets is sufficient, just make sure you give perspective employers an idea of what your responsibilities were. Also, clubs and volunteer activities that you've been involved in are also important.
2016-05-22 06:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she did or earned something that would help her land another job I would include it. If it gets brought up in a job interview than I would discuss the fact that your child was sick and she had to leave her job to take care of her daughter.
What you might want to think about is saving the child care that you might be spending and have her work part time at night so that she can take care of your daughter as needed during the day or find a job that she can do from home.
2006-10-20 16:48:37 · answer #4 · answered by andy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just went though something just like that, put the jobs on the resume, but in your cover letter explain that the shortness of (those jobs) was due to family medical reasons. When they read the cover letter they may asked if the medical problem is under control. Also when you put them on your resume combine them meaning ex: January 1, 2006 - June 2, 2006 and then put both companies and titles, I hope this helps
2006-10-20 15:28:25 · answer #5 · answered by single2mingle22000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should always include key details of your experience learned in past history, and also school and training/course details. They want a brief description of your personality, what you can bring to a the job, and to know that you will adapt to new things easily and work well in a team environment. One thing i have learnt is they don't want a novel, they will get bored and move on. I hope this helps a bit.
2006-10-20 15:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What they don't know, they can't ask about. So, with that said, I would not put it on the resume. Good luck.
2006-10-20 15:22:11 · answer #7 · answered by me2007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-20 23:23:05 · answer #8 · answered by lakshmi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋