On applications, should I include my entire work history?

Question

I don't want them to call my one and only job that is at McDonald's as a reference.

Will they call them?

Answer 1

if you dont think they will find out then dont put it down. if you put it down and you say not to call they might get suspicious, if you dont put it down they'll never know.

Answer 2

If your only job is McDonalds, then yes, you need to include your entire work history, otherwise you would just have a blank page (unless you have some college classes with hands on experience).

there are different types of resumes. You can use one that has a chronological order to your job history, listing all employers. You can use one that outlines your applicable skills and education. Or you can make one that soley relies on your education and abilities.

Your prospective employer must get your permission to contact an employer, but generally the rule is that if you say they cannot, then it looks suspicious, and you may be asked why not. Some companies will contact them, others will not.

Answer 3

You should put down your work experience. In my experience very few employers actually call previous employers for a reference. It's also a lot easier to just go into an interview and be honest. You don't have to worry about messing up and being caught in a lie. If something happened at McDonalds as to why you no longer work there, talk to your friends and family about the best way to word it so that you maintain integrity. Don't bad-mouth your boss or fellow employees. Keep in professional.

Answer 4

Joe, will your manager at McD's give you a good reference? Did you show up every day you were scheduled to work, and were you on time to work every day? Did you give 100% to your job? Did you get on most of the time with your co-workers? Did you do yourself proud during the time you were there?

If you conducted yourself at your first job in a way that you can be proud of, then you should tell your prospective employers. Expect them to be impressed - not by your job at McD's - but by the glowing report your former McD's manager gives about you.

A glowing reference is a glowing reference is a glowing reference.

On the other hand, if you don't think you're going to get a glowing reference, that fact could hold you back down the road. Concentrate on conducting yourself at your next job - whatever it may be - in such a way that you will deserve to have a manager praise you to the skies.

In addition to experience, education, and qualifications for the job, excellent references are one important way that you will end up being able to pick and choose from among really desirable positions.

Best of luck to you, Joe!

P.S. Although many large companies have policies against giving references, you can ask your former manager for a personal Letter of Recommendation. If he or she liked you, they may write one for you, and will include their name and phone number where he can be reached - daytime and evenings - to verify. Give a copy (not the original) of this Letter to your prospective employer, and let him read what your former manager has to say about you. If it's really good, that will really help you a lot.

Answer 5

♥ Well with your work history normally you would simply include what was most relevant to the position you are applying for. If you only have had one job, then you have to think about certain things... like how long did you work there? did you leave on good terms? etc. There is a box where you can check NO for "may we contact this employer"... however that makes you look bad..

Good Luck!

Answer 6

Most applications ask permission to contact previous employers. However, unless you are still there and don't want them to know you're looking for another job, what reason would you give?

I doubt that McDonald's will disclose anything but dates and position. Most larger companies have a policy against giving references.

Answer 7

You can include or exclude which ever ones you prefer. But make sure you don't include any that you had a negative experience with. Because most employers will call to check. Happy Job hunting!

Answer 8

You can do this 2 ways. You can act as if this were your first job that you're applying for and leave the other one out entirely. Or you can list the job but explain in a mature way that it was just not a good fit for you and it didn't work out and you would prefer they not call.

If it were me, I'd ignore the McDonad's job and see this job you're applying for as your first job. Kinda like a do-over. :)

Answer 9

You should include all your work history and references unless there is unresolved conflict at a previous job. If I was looking at a potential candidate I would take inexperience over conflict any day if that were the case.

Answer 10

I would only put mcdonald's on your resume if you had a higher-ranked position such as store manager, etc. or if it's related to your applying job (say it's a work in the restaurant industry)

Answer 11

No, leave it off. They probably won't call, but if you don't want to include it and it does not create a gap in your work history, leave it off.