Problem with CV

Our man in Havana

I have a problem with my cv. I was in a job which I was forced to quit see http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115398 for full story.

Problem is how to handle this when looking for work. That would I put on a CV that is not dishonest but will help me get an interview. Its a awkward situation and I dont know what to do.

Thanks in advance

James

seamus

Personally, I don't put the reason for leaving on my CV, but then my CV's not exactly bursting with work experience.

If you feel you must put something down, maybe something along the lines of "The nature of the work changed such that commuting became unreasonably inconvenient".

The whole story isn't necessary to be fleshed out, even in an interview. If it was me, I would just say that the work was moved to a new site, too far away to travel, and since the employer refused to compromise, you had to leave. Mention a 'brief absence, after which the job changed' if you want, but I wouldn't deem it necessary, and it only leads to more questions.


You don't need to lie. Just be economical with the truth.

Our man in Havana

Thanks Seamus

But what could I do if they wanted a reference from them? They would not be the best people to ask.

Can you specify who they ask or will they automaticaly ask the last employer?

Thanks again
James

seamus

"References available on request" is you friend.

If they ask, give them the good ones. If they don't, then they have no-one to go to at any point, without asking you first

The Brigadier

In this case what you can do is put down the last employer as being your CURRENT employer.

It is very unusual to ask for a reference from current employers.