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    Default Leaving Past Employers Off of a Job Application

    My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Anywhere. (Posting it here since it may help others)

    I can't find the question....but your answer had been regarding SSN checks on background checks to see all past employers.

    Ok...so....I'm curious.

    I have 3 versions of my resume, tailored to different job fields. I had a person who is a hiring manager tell me to leave off temp/seasonal positions. If I put them on my resume it would be 2 pages, and stuff that would not be relevant to any position I am seeking. Would this be reason for you to not hire me?

    My bartending resume states upfront: * Will explain gaps in employment history - this lists only positions relevant to position applied for* and lists only my retail experience).

    So...how do I explain this one? I worked at the place, but it was under-the-counter/paid with merchandise until the last month. I can't remember the exact dates, just that it was for more than a year while I was working at (Full-Time Job), around 1995-1997. Business has been closed for a long time, so I can't just walk in and ask her if she remembers. But it has Cashier, ran credit card machine, closed up shop at night, receiving, merchandising on it. I think with my record, the cashier, credit card, closing part is important (since I was in the store alone, I would have had lots of op to raid the drawer if I had been so inclined). Would you leave it on, or take it off? And what if my dates are off? I mean, it's been that many years....

    I also have one where it was the Admin Office, which has moved since. I remember the old address. But the phone number was always unlisted. This was 1994-1998, so I really don't remember the phone number. The address, yeah, since I did the shipping.....

    Thanks!

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    PandorasBox, tailoring a resume for different industries is a really good idea. I've been the hiring authority for many companies that I've worked for. I even recommend doing so for each job as requirements change from company to company.

    Remember, a resume is not a job application. It's a review of job history. I never expected to see a complete employment history on a resume. An application should have all job history going back for x period of time. If I would fill out an application now, I would list all employment going back to my first job since getting out of the service (1971).

    As far as listing old dates and employers - phone numbers. I have always kept a document that has every employer, address, supervisors name, telephone numbers, time frames - all info that an employment application asks for.

    A month ago I was asked by an opposing attorney, during a deposition, about why all of my past employment wasn't on my CV (resume). My response was just as I stated above - a CV/resume is not a job application. He quickly dropped that line of questioning.

    Here's a link to the question that was asked.

    Hope this helps.

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    Default Re: For Security Consultant/Cbg

    Agree that it's a good idea to tailor a job to an interview. When I was last in the job market, I had one resume for HR generalist jobs, one for Benefits only jobs, and one for non-HR/Benefits, office manager type jobs. But it wasn't that I didn't list the positions at all; it was that I emphasized different aspects of them. Temporary or consultant jobs were grouped together under one heading; various short term positions with job duties including but not limited to...

    I have no problem with two page resumes. I don't even have a problem with three, IF all the information included is relevant. Beyond that, I'd probably take a pass on the applicant. Few if any hiring managers really expect all applicants to have a one-page resume these days.

    There's a difference between leaving a position off a resume because it's not relevant to the job at hand, and leaving one off because you were fired in disgrace and don't want the hiring manager to know about it.

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    Default Re: For Security Consultant/Cbg

    Thanks.

    So what do I do with:
    - Unlisted number. Here's the old address. I do know for a fact that no one is there from when I was, and they've moved. To my knowledge, the franchise was sold - I applied a couple months ago, and they are now based in NY instead of MI. It's a major company, so I don't think listing the 800 number would get confirmation of my 4 years there.
    - The one I don't remember the dates.....list it or not?

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    Default Re: For Security Consultant/Cbg

    On the resume, list the jobs, doing the best you can on the dates. You only need to worry about addresses and phone numbers if you're asked for references. If you are, list what you can; if you've kept in touch with anyone, even a co-worker, who can at least verify that you worked there, do it. Have you considered using zabbasearch or pipl.com? I have much the same problem - some of the companies I worked for don't exist any more, but it's amazing who you can find on the internet. Just check with them before giving out contact info.

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    Default Re: For Security Consultant/Cbg

    I do have a Letter of Recommendation from the receptionist at the 1994-1998 job. We're still friends after all these years. This is a recently written letter.

    I atleast have that advantage....all my references are: Friend/Former Supervisor. Friend/Former Co-Worker. I may hit Meijer tomorrow and see who else I can track down for additional references.

    I'll try those other sites, thanks!

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    Default Re: For Security Consultant/Cbg

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    A month ago I was asked by an opposing attorney, during a deposition, about why all of my past employment wasn't on my CV (resume). My response was just as I stated above - a CV/resume is not a job application. He quickly dropped that line of questioning.

    Here's a link to the question that was asked.

    Hope this helps.

    As long as the information is correct on a CV - I see no problem with it ... any gaps should not be highlighted like the OP puts on his -- there can be millions of reasons why a gap is present; if an employer likes your skill, they'll contact you and sort out the details

    And there is no law saying your CV must be complete..nor an employment application

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