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I might get an interview with big organization. My resume is all correct with no omissions of any kind as I am an honest person.
However, I started working for another company on Dec 2011 and recently resigned due to different issues (the job was not what I expected; HR manager lost my SS card; high turnover; unprofessional staff).
Of course I am not going to mention that I worked for this employer as there is no point in doing so. However, there is a slight chance (very slight) that my perspective employer may be aware of that situation. They may find out that I worked there 2 months BUT no other information will be available to them.
My question is: if asked during the interview: "why did you omit and why did you leave", what would the best answer be?
If you guys can provide me with exact answer, I would appreciate it!
Hmm, better not mention that you didn't enjoyed it.
Can't you just say something like:
"The job wasn't what I expected and I thought it would be better to look for other opportunities that fit my qualifications better" or something like that/
A little bit more positive.
Just make sure you don't lie about anything. You could be all nice & cozy in your new position, then bam, HR finds out you lied about something and you are out the door. I've seen that happen a few times at my job
It is feasible to mention it during a "what have you been doing recently" but not mentioning it could create a worse situation. Meaning, you will say you weren't do anything for 2 months but you're not sure if they already know? That is too many opportunities to be tripped up. It is better to mention, present positively and move on. Practice your response to inquiry but I would not suggest ignoring it. As long as you do well on the rest, it shouldn't matter. It does not have to be on your resume, as you say, it isn't what you are there for anyway.
To think about it another way: what if they do know and interview you and never let on that they know but you never mention it?
well, I have my own small business and that is on resume since march 08, so, there are no questions regarding what I have been doing recently as that covers all of the gaps including that 2 month one.
I just need a good response, so that I can practice it if I ever asked (however, I dont think I will be).
So, something like: "The job wasn't what I expected and I thought it would be better to look for other opportunities that fit my qualifications better" is fine?
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As a hiring manager, I wouldn't buy that line. If it were true, you would more likely stay while looking for a new job. I would be suspicious that you were fired for some reason and while that would not mean the end of your chances, it would certainly affect them.
Hopefully they will not find out about it. Unless you applied for credit while working there it's unlikely to be discovered.
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