I worked for a company for six months, but I recently had to leave because my supervisor was sexually and racially harassing me and the owners of the business refused to do anything. Now, I'm looking for a new job. Of course, I understand the red flags that must go up in a prospective employers head if I tell them I left my previous job because I had such serious issues with my boss, but I know it will also look bad if I say I've been unemployed for the last six months. Should I just make up some lie about what I've been doing the last 6 months? Any comments or suggestions? If anybody out there is a employer, I'd greatly appreciate your opinion.
Thanks alot!
2007-08-11 15:37:28 · 4 answers · asked by linandyang 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I have been on both sides of the coin, so to speak. I have experienced a blatently hostile work environment as an employee, but have also experienced a frivilous lawsuit from a clique of employees claiming discrimination. As an employer my guard is up, and you would be a red flag. That is my job now.
My advice to you is unless you are trying for a top secret government security clearance, lie. The HR personnel will eliminate you before you get to first base if you are honest. Come up with some sort of other reason for being out of a job with an employer for six months. Claim you were making an attempt at being an entrepreneur, or you got mono and missed alot of work from this temporary illness and got fired, but do not tell them about the harassment.
Chances are you will be fine in a new job unless you are in one of the good old boy industries, where chances are high you might once again find yourself in a similar situation. If that is the case, you might want to rethink your career path if you don't want to have to fight these battles.
2007-08-11 16:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by DMG 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You never want to lie. I would put on your resume that you worked there and that you left for personal reasons. If you don't want any new prospective job to call for a reference then you just put on your application not to contact them. Typically most applications ask if it is ok to contact your most recent job. Just say no. Even if someone did contact your old job, they are not allowed to give out much information. The dates you worked there, if they would rehire you.. that is about it. Hope this helps. Happy job hunting...
2007-08-11 15:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me that you have a lawsuit if you can prove the allegations you are making. Don't lie on your resume
2007-08-11 15:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by 973jerz_girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always tell the truth. If you do not, you will be caught in the lie.
2007-08-11 15:48:21 · answer #4 · answered by Bibs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋