Leaving Current Employer Off Resume
I have been at my current employer less than a year and decided to leave it off my resume as I look for new positions because: 1) it looks bad to leave so quickly; 2) I don't think I'd get a great recommendation; 3) I don't want to risk losing my current job. Here's my questions:
- Is there a way this employer will appear when they do a background check?
- If the employer does appear, will the background check be able to tell if you were a salaried employee or doing contract work?
- Would you ever mention to a potential employer that you are currently employed after leaving it off the resume you sent in and advancing through the recruitment process? What do you think would be the consequences of coming clean before an offer was made?
Thanks for your advice!
Honesty is the best policy. Come clean. I don't know what you do for a living, but background checks are very popular. As long as this employer has your SS# you will be found out. That's also the risk you run when you have a job and you are looking for another. As long as you are not hiding a conviction of such, keep looking!! Good Luck
Hi, I have actually seen some people put "CONFIDENTIAL" instead of the actual name of the company. Most companies will ask if it is okay to contact your current employer, and you have the right to say "no". So, yes I would include it on the resume, but consider putting CONFIDENTIAL instead of the name, and just explain that you would rather your current employer not know that you are seeking employment elsewhere, but put the job description on your resume so that they will know what you have been doing. Even though an employer should not terminate you just because you are seeking employment elsewhere, I worked for an employer who did just that. So, most employees who left the company would keep it secret that they were looking elsewhere, and would not disclose where they were working until they received an offer. In this current job climate, unfortunately you may have to protect yourself from that risk. And, with most states being "at will" an employer could technically terminate you without giving a reason. So, you are smart to want to minimize your risks. Good luck with your job search.
Unless you've done something wrong at your current job, I would definitely leave it on. You're more likely to get hired onto a new job if you're currently employed. It shows that you're not desperate seeking employment.
It looks worse to not have worked in a year than to have worked and left quickly. The job was not for you. No big deal. When you leave a job, try to leave on good terms if possible. That way a new employer will not see a problem. You can tell the potential new employer not to contact your place until you leave. Do not ever look for a job during company time (taking time off, etc), because if you are caught that could be big trouble. Good luck. Honesty is always the best policy.
I recommend leaving it on there. If you don't you are going to likely be asked about the gap in employment. That could be a bigger issue than your perception of the current issue. Sometimes things just don't work out. I say be honest with them. You can fluff your reason for leaving.
Yes, include the employment. To withhold that information raises the flag - what else is this applicant withholding. Above all, do not make negative comments about the employer, etc. You want to leave a positive impression as a team player, etc. Comments such as "My current job is not a good match, I am (trained, seeking, etc.) something in your company.
I am rather certain:
- Yes 2.Yes
- Yes, and you would need a reasonable explanation for why it was not there. If you don't indicate it during the interview/application process "coming clean" once an offer is made will result in a revocation of the offer. If you apply to a job announcement then the resume has to reflect your true status. It's always easier to get an interview/job offer if you are already employed. I don't know how much "less than a year" you have but it has GOT to look better than the same period of time unemployed. Looks like you want to have your cake and eat it too.
When one employer contacts another the only information they can disclose is that you do or did worked there nothing else its against the law on any level that's my experience as a supervisor
Thanks everyone for your advice. Much appreciated!
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