Posted: 10/18/2006 1:38:48 PM EDT
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So I'm applying for a new job. I quit my last job in late August and have just been taking it easy since then. Basically, I just got tired of the work, and my former boss became an asshole after I was promoted into his position, taking his job. On the application I'm filling out, what's a good "reason for leaving" that will still make me look like a good candidate? I didn't figure "differences with my supervisor" would look all too good.. nor "got tired of the job." If I had just quit yesterday, "seeking a better work environment and better pay" might do alright, I guess.. but I've been out of work for almost two months now. What should I put? |
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Leave it blank or put in 'personal'. Its none of their business, and depending on your field, it won't hurt you [I can only speak for my field]. The problem is that most reasons can be seen in a negative light if someone tried real hard. Don't them the oportunity. |
It's vague enough that it sounds pretty innocuous, and they can ask you about it if interested. Makes sure you have your chance to explain.
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Managerial differences of opinion... When questioned further, I told them (the last time I had to use this was decades ago) that "I was asked to do things that I was not morally or legally comfortable with..." Which was my way of saying that I refused to "cook the books" to hide all the money that one of the owner's daughters had stolen so I quit. |
| Tell them that you left to seek better employment and they are just what you are looking for. As per federal law, if they contact your former employer, they can only ask to confirm your dates of employment, nothing else. Most employers won't really care about a 3 mo. gap in your employment record, now if it was a year or more, they would be very interested. Good Luck in the New Job, ALLONS11 |
good advice |