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conmoore51 · Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

i'm in usa
just moved to this state a year ago and was fired from my job after 10 months. do i need to put this job on my resume?
connie

lexa10881 · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:03 am Post subject:

It will most likely show on a job/background search if an employer does a background check in the future. They will wonder why you left it off. If you don't then you will have an unexplained gap otherwise.

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mistro · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject:

I'd show it - 10 months is a worthwhile period and you could have picked up some skills.

If you're worried about the fact you got fired after 10 months then I would still include it as most employers - providing your Resume is appropriate - will give you the opportunity to explain.

Or you could explain briefly in the Resume but keep it short and professional (though I wouldn't recommend this).

simon@whatwilltheyask.com · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject:

Unless you really want to avoid talking about the job in the interview then it is worth putting on. I'm sure you had some worthwhile experiences that will help you in your next job.

If you left on bad terms and were fired for doing something very bad then it will be worth having a story to soften the blow.

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