Do you work in HR, or used to?

Question

I am up for a pretty good job with Edward Jones and they want me to give them my job experience over the last ten years. Here is the problem: I have had many jobs over the past years where I have quit in the first three weeks ( I had a undiagnosed mental condition at the time and would get so mad I would walk out, bipolar).

What do I do? Just cover them up with school? I was in school at the time.

Answer 1

you could lie and cover it up with school. I wouldn't. You could also say they didn't work out for personal reasons, and you have worked on and resolved the issue, and not take it any further than that if you don't feel comfortable discussing your condition.  Personally, I would be honest about your condition. You don't have to tell them at all, but honestly...chances are that someday someone at work will find out eventually. (I know - I've had 2 bipolar employees. One was open during the interview about her past problems and said she was taking medication for it, and the other tried to hide it but eventually went off her meds...and everyone knew then!) In many areas, being bipolar is a recognized medical condition, and you could claim discrimination if they chose not to hire you because you were biopolar (and most hiring managers tread VERY carefully in this area.)

Answer 2

Say that it took you awhile to find a job that you liked, that you were trying out different jobs and career fields to see which one might fit you more and you want to stay with the company for the long-term because you finally found something you love to do.

btw, don't write down jobs that you quit from, you don't want to have them call up the old managers or HR people and ask them to verify the time frame that you worked there. Just say that you don't really remember and you didn't keep your paycheck stubs from all the jobs you had.

P.S. I would not mention the bipolar thing, that would be seen as a detriment by the potential managers. Just make sure you are doing everything you need to do like taking medicine, seeing a counselor,  and keeping yourself calm.

Do not talk about your personal life at work, it doesn't have to come up unless you open up yourself to your co-workers. I learned a long time ago and the hard way to not talk about personal things.

Answer 3

Unless you were really in school, you should not write that down in your resume. Well, anyway, I bet the companies can counter check by asking you to show them any schoolwork done there, or school IDs, to show you had really been studying there.