resume writing - reason for leaving previous employment?

Question

i know that it is not good to write it in, however i am seeing alot of recruiters requesting for this piece of information to be stated in the resume as well.

i have searched and for resume writing tips etc, but most if not all will tell you not to write this in.

so how/where do i write this piece of information in after every employment description? any other ideas or tips regarding this as well?

and, i am new into the working force, so i had included holiday jobs that i did in the past, its quite weird to put a leaving reason for those, but i see some recruiters stating 'Please stae a reason for leaving from EACH OF the previous employment(s)'

i dont want to come off as inattentive to details right from the start!

help me please!

thanks for the quick answer!

yes i am aware of the reasons, im just slightly stumped since i dint used to see this request being made to be written on the resume, i would have expected it to be asked either on application forms or interview..
i had always viewed resume as something very positive about yourself. to put information like that is kind of like stepping into a minefield..

hi dmb,
yes i know, however if u read my first post carefully, i stated that the employer has asked for this piece of info upfront on the resume if i want to apply.
what other choice do i have?

Answer 1

Make a note that the holiday jobs were seasonal & then under reason for leaving write something like "end of Christmas retail season" or "end of summer - returned to school."

The point of asking the reason for leaving is to try to make sure you didn't get fired. If an applicant lies & the employer finds out - it can be grounds for termination.

Answer 2

I own and run six fairly large companies. I do not suggest that you willingly provide this up front. If they want to know, the will ask you!!! Keep the resume to the point! That point is convincing them to hire you!

As an employer; if an applicant provided this info to me, I would think that all they have is excuses... I don't want excuses, I want answers.

I just read you added details... If someone is requesting this, then give it to them. I wouldn't make this a standard for all the resumes you send out...

Answer 3

You can simply say that the job was a seasonal position. Or you can say that you exited the position at the company because it offered no chance for advancement. Also you could say that you didn't not find the environment to be of a positive nature for you.

Answer 4

i just say the price of gas or moved to new area.