Reason for leaving?

Re: Reason for leaving?

• nauticallife

  

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  August 2013

  I think it depends on the type of work experience you had at this job.  Do you think it really adds something to your resume?  If it doesn't, I would maybe consider leaving it out - not sure it looks the best.  There are a bunch of reasons on this website you could look at... http://jobsearch.about.com/od/joblossandresignation/a/reasons-to-leave-a-job.htm

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• EclecticEsoteric

  

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  August 2013

  Candycem has a good point!  I have been applying for a new job while I am currently employed (at a job I am unhappy with), and I do not list a reason for leaving my current job, as I haven't left it yet.  This has worked really well for me so far.  One of my friends used to be a recruiter, and she said that if you list that you are leaving your current job due to dissatisfaction, it makes you look like a problem, or a complainer.  She also informed me that during an interview, if the interviewer asks you why you are trying to leave your current job, be completely professional and stay away from whining about your current (or previous) employers - always stress other factors that you are seeking that will help you grow professionally.  I hope that helped - and good luck with your search!!

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• MotherOfPearl85

  

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  August 2013

  This is Existentialist responding. Thank you very much. I actually have an interview coming up. A lot of people from the company I was dissatisfied with have gone to the company I am interviewing with. I mentioned looking for a better work environment. She understood because of the influx of applicants they've received. Thanks for the help and well wishes. 

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• TarponMonoxide

  

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  August 2013

  Existentialist said:

  I was at my previous employer for about two months. I am applying for new jobs now. On the application is reason for leaving. My reason for leaving was being overworked and on call 24/7 (not one day went by without a call)  and having the one day I requested off denied, I was a manager.

  1. How would you express that on an application?

  2. Should I even include a job on my resume/application that didn't last long? 

  I would tell them you are pursuing a job where the quality of life is a bit better.
  
  Or perhaps say you are looking for room for advancement.
  
  Omit any job from your resume if you held it for less than 2 months and then you left, or got laid off or the job ended for some other reason..
  

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