Should I put the reason for leaving on my resume???

Question

I have been laid off from my last 2 jobs as an aircraft mechanic which only lasted about 4 months each... I'm afraid employers will see my last 2 jobs and think I was a bad employee because I was only there a few months without knowing I was laid off....Should I write the reason for leaving on my resume?

Answer 1

Don't put the reason for leaving on your resume!

If they want to know they will ask....

The reason for leaving a job doesn't belong on a resume.

It goes on the actual application. Which at that point you should be honest and tell them..

Answer 2

not sure

Answer 3

Brad K,

Don't be afraid of an employers perception and don't feel the need to highlight the reason for your departure - on your resume.

Instead on your resume describe your experiences, focusing on the positive of your experiences that would benefit your next employer.  I would leave off the reason for leaving in the resume, but would be prepared to discuss this honestly if and when the discussion comes up.  

Remember, most employers will understand layoffs, and given the industry and economy, most folks with some professional history have experienced a layoff or have had a highly competent friend or family member that has.  

Use your experiences to pre-determine employers in good financial standing, then get out there and sell yourself to the employer (and make sure your resume does) on why you are the perfect hire!  Good luck.

Answer 4

yes you should because you would be honest. usually employers like to see that. and if they wonder about the length, they will check with the ocmpany(ies) to see. its better to be honest.  

Answer 5

Just say you were laid off. That's not your fault.

Answer 6

Just write that you got laid off! It happens! I'm sure they will understand....the airlines are going through a tough time now.  

Answer 7

Nope do not. Just send in a resume like normal because if you do put it, you have a smaller chance for an interview and if they call you for interview do not say anything unless they ask. Good luck!

Answer 8

Generally employers do not expect prospective employees to include reasons for leaving on the resumes. If they are interested in hiring you, you can explain the reasons during the interview when they ask you.

Answer 9

It used to be the thing to write your reasons for leaving, but a personnel agent told me that you are not required by law to say why you left anymore. However if you leave it off the resume and get to the interview, they will ask you anyway, so it's best to have your story straight even on the resume or at the interview.

Answer 10

I wouldn't put that in the resume, I would tell them that at the intervue. It's not good to put negative things in your resume.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 11

I suggest you explain why you were laid off. Maybe even omit one of the jobs. It does not seem normal that a co. would hire someone and then reduce their workforce just four months later. As a manager who does alot of hiring - the resume gets you past HR, it is the interviews that get you the job. Explain the layoff in detail in the interview/

Answer 12

It's up to you. I haven't done that, but then again I've been at my previous jobs for at least a year.

Answer 13

well if you wrote down your last to jobs on ur resume with the time frame in which you worked for them then I would go ahead a write the reason for leave...they will probably ask anyway

Answer 14

no! im sure it will come up in conversation if they are into you as an employee and will ask things like this...or if they say something like"so you were only there for 4 months" just casually say yes, i was laid off due to a downsize or whatever the reasoning for that was