I'm getting harassed at my job and I've decided to focus my efforts on making a clean break and just finding another job. I work for a very large company and I'm the only single man in a female dominated unit. There are only 4 men in my department consisting of roughly 30 . I am the only one that is single. I've found my self getting harassed (i.e. can you stay late?, asking me to bring things to desks when I'm somewhere else, leaning on me, touchng my hand, acting offended if I wear light colored polo shirts such as powder blue or yellow, ect.) I'm being harassed by several women in my office. FYI I am not gay. I work in Payroll/Human Resources of all places, can you believe that?
My question is should I tell my potential new employer in an interview that that is the reason for me leaving or is that too negative to bring up in that part of the process?
2006-12-03 11:55:21 · 6 answers · asked by R.B. #1 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As unfair as it sounds (and is), I have to agree with those who are suggesting that you don't bring this up with potential new employers.
At this point, they don't know you so are not in a position to judge whether or not it's likely that you're giving an accurate version of the circumstances. All it will achieve will be to make them associate you with a problem in their minds - and the type of problem they'll do their best to steer clear of in their own business.
2006-12-03 12:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by carokokos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having worked in positions where I had to collect human resources information for a few years I would say no, do not tell them. It just leaves the potential employer wondering if there will be problems with you in your new position. My best advice to people when listing a "Reason For Leaving" is to keep it in a positive light, i.e. "Pursuing more opportunity" or "Seeking position with more growth potential". Don't lie, obviously, but keep it positive.
2006-12-03 12:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by denim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear this question a lot. Never ever make it sound like you bring problems with you, because they do not need problems either.
If you are at the top of the heap and therefore about to get an offer, they will be looking for something wrong. That is how people think. And I would not give them un-necessary information that could only hurt your chances.
2006-12-03 12:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by theocnightlife 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it quite is relatively ok, i've got performed it two times in the past and that i've got been given the activity the two cases. basically be certain you may returned it up with the clarification why you're worth extra and clarify that your modern-day business organisation can no longer pay you extra as a results of fact of economic issues, no longer as a results of fact they think of you do no longer deserve extra. inspite of the undeniable fact that whilst interviewing for a sparkling activity be certain you supply different motives besides as a results of fact the money for wanting to artwork there - new stressful situations, extra constructive use of your skills, opportunities for progression etc. sturdy success!
2016-10-17 16:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you have documented everything and will file suit. I hope you have also told the ladies to stop. If not, you have no legal recourse. There is some level of harrassment in almost every workplace. I had a case of racial discrimintaion in which I documented everything. I sued. I won a big settlement, started my own business, and am happy and content now. Good luck.
2006-12-03 12:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by Your #1 fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell a future employer. Absolutely not.
Tell them you're seeking a new challenge, blah blah. Get the new job, and leave the past behind.
2006-12-03 13:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by ty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋