I worked a job from last august until january, and after winter break, I just never called to go back on the schedule and didn't come in agian. I'm working on my resume, and I wasn't sure if that should go on there or not- if I do, the new job may call and find out that i left without notice, but if i don't, it looks like I haven't worked since last august. Whats the lesser of the two evils here? I'm a college student looking for a full time summer job, and I'm applying to a staffing agency.
2007-04-24 04:47:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As a college student, you probably don't have much work experience so it would be best if you put as much experience on your resume as you can. You will be asked in your interviews why you left jobs so be prepared to answer that question honestly. As you gain more experience, you will be able to leave that off your resume without any harm.
2007-04-24 04:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Truth is elusive 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should only state previous jobs on your resume that makes you stand out and look good. Usually staffing agencies don't ask why you haven't worked during a time period. If they do, just tell them that you were focusing on school, so you didn't work. It's their job to find you work because they give commission from referring you.
2007-04-24 04:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The staffing agency would rather see the gap filled in the resume. They are going to tell all prospective placements that all your past history is wonderful, even if they check references. It would not give them a lot heart burn for a gap in employment, either. The job is just another thing they can tell placement people why you are wonderful.
Good luck to you. It is all about the cha ching.
2007-04-24 04:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by caseysxyz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every single thing on a resume must be verifiably true. The reason or circumstances for leaving a job are not proper bait for a resume, so the bottom line is to note the job, say what you did, and for how long you actually did it -- but no more.
2007-04-24 04:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a Human Resources Dept and I regularly check up peoples resumes just like in you're situation. If I were you I'd put it down at least you're being honest and a lot of the time the past employers were just ***** and they deserved it ha. I no ive done it. hope you get the job!
2007-04-24 06:37:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say if you're in the US or UK, but if in the US, all a potential employer is allowed to ask is did they work there? And start date/leave date. And a staffing agency really won't care. They just farm out warm bodies.
2007-04-24 04:57:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the place you are applying to wants to check, they can find out if you worked there. It really depends what kind of work you are applying to do. I have left employers off before and only had a problem when I applied to Southwest Airlines.
2007-04-24 04:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by naskat48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes put it on there. I put my job on there that I just up and left with no notice. It's mostly about your experience. I am not sure if they can ask the job how you left..they just need to verify you worked there.
2007-04-24 04:53:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should list your most current and past employers on your resume.
You should always have a chance to explaine yourself.
2007-04-24 04:53:29 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STAFFING AGENCY WON'T CARE, GO AHEAD AND PUT IT DOWN, JUST DONT SAY THAT YOU BAILED ON THEM. JUST SAY IT WAS A SHORT TERM PART TIME PROJECT.
2007-04-24 04:52:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋