What should I do about my resume'?

Question

I worked for a Dr. that was delusional and also he was doing illegal things. He let me go last Sunday with an e-mail. I had been there 6 months. I really don't want him on my resume' because I'm afraid of the reference that he will give. He was always on my back. He is also on drugs. He's very irrational. He let me go because I was "making to much money". Can anyone help me with this?

Answer 1

Get someone else at the office to be a reference.

Answer 2

I would put the job on the resume and emphasize the skills you learned while you were there.

In the cover letters you write, briefly explain that you are seeking a new position that better suits your needs and career goals. If you are granted an interview and they ask about this job, simply state that while it was a difficult position to work in, you are grateful for the lessons you've learned. If they request a reference from the doctor, again, briefly state that you don't think the doctor will willing to give you a fair reference citing your accomplishments and offer them additional a references who will be able to back you up.

If you really don't want to go this route, then leave the job off the resume, but only if you held another job while you were working for this doctor. You don't want questionable blank space on your resume. Good luck.

Answer 3

Hmm it kind of depends on who you are applying for. Six months isn't a long time to tell a regular employer you were pursuing "scholarly persuits" and therefore not have to tell them about this job. But, applying for the gov. is something else and every date has to be accounted for. Not to mention they usually run checks on your taxes so they would know if someone has paid you. The good news is that it is a civil crime for a former employer to tell "lies" about you. You can sue them for defamation. As far as a bad reference they have to be careful about that too so most former employers never say much other than how long you were there and whether you came in on time and stuff like that. Most prospective employers will ask you about an ex-employer and give you the benefit of the doubt and opportunity to explain a problem if they receive some bad information from the former employer. I would probably not include this guy though - unless I was applying for a govt - civic position.

Answer 4

If you want to make up a functional resume you aren't obliged to put down references the resume headings are:

Personal Details
Career Objective
Professional Experience
Work Experience(optional)
Professional Affiliations
Education
Awards

more info about this resume style on http://www.cvtips.com/functional_resume.html

Answer 5

You skip it entirely. I know, I know "there'll be a gap in my resume timeline"...That happens, we understand!
You really don't have to mention jobs that are under a year in length--ONLY IF ASKED for a detailed explanation, you can say "I was temping" or "freelancing" or even "consulting" or "working from home" and leave it at that. Don't offer if not asked about it.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Report him! You would be doing the world a favor. He does NOT deserve to be a doctor, and hopefully he would learn a lot from this too.
If they ask, just tell them the truth. That never hurts. Nothing was your fault. Good luck.

Answer 7

Be polite and ask him to sign the reference letter that you compose explaining your work skills and dedication. Let him know how important it is for you to have a job.

Answer 8

All I can say is don't put anything on your resume that will jeopardize you getting a job

Answer 9

then dont put him on ur resume or as a reference

Answer 10

Report him.