Right after my wife graduated from university, she got pregnant and stayed home for pregnancy and raising the child for one and half years. Last year, she got her first permanent professional job, she worked for 3 months, but she didn't pass the probation period. Is it a lie if she do not put the work experience on the resume? If she omit it in the resume, will employer think that she may have leave the professional too long? if she put it on the resume, how should she explain it to the potential employer?
Thanks in advance for all help and ideas!!
2007-02-11 14:42:48 · 16 answers · asked by r_q_d 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I would normally NEVER recommend this .... however, given the circumstances, I think it would be best to omit it.
It just seems that for whatever reason the first job was not the right fit. She should not be penalized for this.
2007-02-11 14:46:52 · answer #1 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're wife got a job after a long break already, three more months won't matter. Omitting a job on an application is not unethical, it's just a matter of business strategy... If she chooses to put it on the resume, then she will need to HONESTLY explain why she didn't pass the probationary period. And if possible, figure out a way to make it a positive... IE: She talked to much can be changed into "She tried to relate to every customer and that individual service made her slower then what that company was looking for..." Best of luck!
2007-02-11 14:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by Joepapio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It;s going to depend on "why" she didn't pass the probationary period....if it was unsatisfactory performance? Poor Attendance?
I'd think you might get away with it as a listing of a "temporary" job. If the Previous Employer that let her go would do so, sometimes they can offer a letter of recommendation so that the employee can find work a little easier once they've left that place of employment. I don't know what the situation was on her last/first job out of school, but that does partake in the wha tthe speculations/presumptions would be for the outcome of her getting job...good luck. But all in honesty, you need to be honest...sometimes employers don't really go that deep into the previous employer except maybe a reference.
2007-02-11 14:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by Rmprrmbouncer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A resume is supposed to be tailored to the position you apply for.
As a rule, I don't put jobs that I spent less than six months at on a resume unless they work for the position description and I left of my own will (or were seasonal, etc etc).
If she wants to put her best foot forward, she won't do that by trying to explain why she was laid off/fired.
2007-02-11 14:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by For my next trick... 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She may want to avoid placing it on her resume. If she wants to note the job on her resume ( for some new skills she may have used ) She could mention that it was a short term /temporary position she had.
2007-02-11 14:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First - does she know why she did not pass the probation?
If she hasn't been told - she must ask. She should list the role on her resume, and put as her reason for leaving that she did not pass, and why.
The other reason for knowing why is that she can work on that aspect to ensure that it doesn't happen again.
2007-02-11 14:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by madilayn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personal reason, the old employer cannot say anything, there is a law that protects them from saying why she left. So just put it on the resume.
2007-02-11 14:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She should list it for the experience points, but should also say that she did not pass their probation period for reasons not specified by the employer. Sorry I misread, if it was not 6 months it would be best to not include it on the resume. If it was 6 months, then it should be included. Keep in mind alot of companies use that probation period as a way to lay off any new employees for any reason.
2016-03-29 02:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all about the impression she makes in the interview. They'll give her a chance if she wins them over. Don't mention the previous job. She has been home having a baby and taking care of it, that's all. Now she's ready to begin her career.
2007-02-11 14:47:37 · answer #9 · answered by itry007 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would leave it off of the resume completely. A company would rather have someone who may be coming off being away from work on maternity than someone who may have not done well at their last job.
2007-02-11 14:46:39 · answer #10 · answered by annie41378 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋