Employment question?

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   SANTAMARIAposted 13 years ago

   If you get terminated after 2 months, do you enter that experience in your resume or it is best to leave it out. If you do enter in your resume how do you explain in an interview why were you fired? Thanks.

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      paradigmsearchposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I would say to omit it. A 2 month gap means nothing these days.
      
      However, they might find out about it anyway. I just don’t know.  We live in a fishbowl these days.
      
      Do you feel lucky?

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   wyanjenposted 13 years ago

   That's a tough spot to be in.
   
   My advice is to put it on the resumé. It's always better to show employment than to leave a big empty gap.
   
   In the interview, don't say you got fired. If they press you, be neutral about it. Say it wasn't a good fit, or that you each had different expectations when you took the position. Try to add a something positive from the experience also, be it a new skill you were exposed to or a new style of working.
   
   Don't lie! but you don't have to divulge every detail. Employers do understand that sometimes people simply don't fit to a new position. At my company we commonly hire new people under a 90 probation period for just this reason.
   
   
   good luck

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      SANTAMARIAposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for the answer, it really helps.

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   brainmeasuresposted 13 years ago

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   Wish you all the best for your job.

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   TINA Vposted 13 years ago

   You do not write the reason for resignation or termination in your resume, but you have to be honest during your interview. You can read more about it in my career hubs, Job Search Tips: Find a Job After Being Fired from Work. Good luck!

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