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Posted by Anonymous on 1/22/2006 at 2:47 PM ET 125 Points
Hi all,

I just started a job like 3 weeks back. But I really don't like it because of several reasons. Turns out that my job duties are different than what was actually mentioned to me during the interview. Also the company is planning major change in its directions which will affect my role.

On a more personal front, I moved to another city far away from my family. Therefore, I'm applying for jobs again. The doubt I have is: Do I mention in my resume that I 'm currently working? I understand that not mentioning it is not the right thing to do but changing a job when its just 3 weeks ols looks kind of odd and could prove to be a negative point ...can anybody suggest what should I do?

Thanks so much,
Zeba
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  • Posted by Deremiah *CPE on 1/22/2006 at 4:11 PM Accepted
    Zeba,

    more than anything your credibility is act stake when you resist being truthful. In any form of employment honesty is one of the most important character traits you can display and every company values that.

    It's not your fault that you were misinformed. And a company on the verge of implementing new changes alone can impact the length of anyones employment. These new changes can affect if you have the skill set to accomplish your task and can simultaneously affect the momentum you need to complete each task. So your potential new company has to respect that while this is a difficult decision for you to make it works in the best interest of everyone.

    So be honest and describe the experience as one that is not currently aligning with your future objectives. Don't bad mouth the company but don't be afraid to make your communication clear. Be sure to express that although you hate to move so quickly after being employed there for a few weeks you think it would be in the best interest of everyone involved if you take a job in an area where you can most align with the objectives of the company. Is there anything else I can do for you?

    Your Servant, Deremiah, *CPE (Customer Passion Evangelist)

    C-hoosing P-ositive E-mployment
  • Posted by Carl Crawford on 1/22/2006 at 5:40 PM Accepted
    Maybe they meant the duties that you were going to perform when the company finishes changing.

    Have you asked why you were miss informed?

    I mean it has only been 3 weeks, for all you know you might have been hired a bit early because they thought you were to valuable to miss when they had the chance.
  • Posted by darcy.moen on 1/22/2006 at 7:42 PM Accepted
    A job is a job. People come and go for many reasons. I like to think that probation goes both ways. So, all that said, there is no shame to look around, even if you are only in the new job three weeks.

    I would be delicate with the about your current employment situtation. You shouldn't lie on your resume, so don't, but, I wouldn't crow about the start date of the new position either.

    Go shopping, and good luck, to you, your current, and future employers.

    Darcy Moen
    www.customerloyaltynetwork.com
  • Posted by Carl Crawford on 1/25/2006 at 10:07 PM Member
    How did it go? Did you get a new job, stay at the old while looking for a new one, or did things set it self right?
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