I recently moved and it took almost 2 months to find a job. Finally, I was offered a position which I took because of desperation. It doesn't pay well considering the cost of living here. Now, I want to move back to my hometown where I can make more money. I don't want to quit the job until I have another one in my hometown. First, since I've only been at the job 3 weeks, should I list the job on applications and/or my resume? Second, should I still give a standard notice to my current job?
2007-02-04 07:11:33 · 5 answers · asked by Lisag 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Did this position you took help to advance your career? If not then don't bother, but you could always put down as reason for leaving ' Relocation' which is an accepted fact on a resume.
Look for another position and then give them the resume with out the addition. Tell them after you get the job. Or put it down as temporary position. Either one is acceptable. You choose.
2007-02-04 07:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by twentyeight7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not against the law. If none of your prospective employers asks about that six-month gap in your timeline, you're home free. If they do ask, tell them the truth. The only way you'll get in trouble is if you lie and say you were working somewhere else during that time, and they find out. A resume, after all, is your opportunity to present a summary of your experience. If you don't feel your six months as a lion tamer is relevant to your desired position as a shiatsu masseuse, don't list it. Your choice.
2016-05-24 05:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by Ivette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would only put the three-weeker on my resume if it would somehow benefit me during the interview process (i.e., good reference, related to my career path etc. Always try to leave on a positive note. Most jobs come up on a background check, so you don't want any contact with this employer to turn into a negative thing.
2007-02-04 07:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by cleo_michelle73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would always give a notice of some sort.. as for putting on your resume or applications, i would only put it on there if they wil give you a good refrence... you would hate to have a new job call to see how good of an employee you are and they "old" job tell them you quit with out notice and werent a good employee. hope this helps
2007-02-04 07:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by soon to be mrs.rodgers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-02-04 07:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋