This past summer I started work at a new job. The position they put me in was much more advanced than the position I applied for and was expecting. Basically they saw skills on my resume that I had not used in 3 or 4 years and I told them this but I was placed in a position where I not only had to use them but be a "master" at these skills.
Anyway, after 3 months it became apparent that this was just not going to work out. They kindof gave me hints of what was coming and allowed me time to quit on my own.
It worked out for the best because afterwards I was able to find a job in the same field where I make almost twice as much (not joking) however this new job is contract based and soon I will be in the job market again so....
my question is should I include this 3 month job that did not go well at all on my resume. If I leave it blank people will certainly ask. Include it? Leave it out?
2007-02-04 02:10:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As an employer, I hate to say this, but I would advise leaving that period blank. If this is a resume and not a simple job application,
there are numerous ways to create a resume; only one is called chronological. You might consider doing a task oriented resume listing the various skills that you have acquired over the years.
There has been enough unemployment over the past few years to be able to recover from a 3-month gap in your employment history.
Be very specific about your skills and pay extra attention to not give a stronger history of your experiences than you really have.
Good Luck!
2007-02-04 02:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should make your own resume. However, if you google resumes, you will be able to see examples of how it should look. Teens generally don't need resumes for the jobs that they apply for, they simply require an application.
2016-05-24 03:14:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
since there was no lapse between the 3 month job and your current contract based position, i would say put it and most likely they will contact your last employer...since you are leaving them due to a contract ending, it wont be frowned upon
also the previous employer was willing to work with you, so doesnt seem they would give you a negative referral....
2007-02-04 02:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by Staying Quiet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Include it. They might ask and see it as a form of deception if left blank. You don't have to disclose all details, but don't hide anything either.
2007-02-04 02:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋