I've been working at a job in my field for about a month and a half. I feel they misrepresented certain aspects of the job, and also the pay. I've been gaining important experience, but I don't know if I should list the job on my resume because of the extremely short time I've been there. Any ideas?
2007-03-24 08:24:13 · 7 answers · asked by Thelma15 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Tough question. I would say it depends on the position you are applying for. The more education it requires, the more likely it might be complicated.
I was in this position a few years ago, and I can tell you interviewers were concerned that I was a job-jumper. However, if possible you should be completely honest when interviewing. Tell them the job wasn't a good fit for you or something equally as benign. Don't "bad-mouth" your current employer even if it feels like you're working for satan. I've known people who were "out-right" lied to by employers they were being interviewed by. But you will look bad if you do and it will probably prevent you from being hired. Use it as a learning experience. Also when interviewing keep your senses sharp and ask the right questions so that you can avoid this happening again in the future.
Good luck
2007-03-24 08:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't hurt listing the job, but if you have only been there a short time and you feel you were misrepresented, you might want to opt out of putting it on your resume.
2007-03-24 15:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by angelpoet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Thelma,
Is this the first job you've had in your profession?
If so, stick it out for 1-2 years, so you can get the experience you need to get a better job which is not entry level. Right now you are paying your dues...we all had to.
If you are looking to leave right away, leave it off of your resume. One month is not long enough to give you any usable experience to take anywhere.
2007-03-24 15:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can list it under current employment, but remember, prospective employers are going to see it and wonder why you are already looking for another job and if you are going to be job hopping.
If it is survivable, and you don't have a dream job dropping into your lap, I would hang out for about 6 months before beginning to look. At least then you can say you "gave it a shot, but your concerns about the misprepresentation were not resolved".
Good luck~
2007-03-24 15:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes include your present skills on an updated resume but be be prepared to answer your perspective employer when you are asked why you are seeking a new position. It should work out fine.
2007-03-24 18:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by Monique S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just list it as current employment.
2007-03-24 15:31:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
If you are hired by another company they will ask where you are working ,, and why you didn't list that on your resume.
2007-03-24 15:29:59 · answer #7 · answered by Jo Blo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋