Bullying on job description?

[Tippitoesandbuttonnose]

AIBU to put 'due to bullying in the workplace' as my reason for leaving on a job application or does it sound terribly childish? How else would I word it

I would not put that at all. Personally I would bring it up at face-to-face interview stage if necessary.

I would not put that or mention it at all in the interview as sometimes people may wonder if there are issues with you. It doesn't seem professional at all.

I wouldn't. Maybe personal circumstances, or something to do with personal development opportunities (no a lie, can't develop it your being bullied)

Don't put that, unless you don't want the job.

Constructive dismissal is the professional name for it, but most people put things like, "lack of growth opportunities" etc, it doesn't go down well if you criticise your last employer, unless you have won a Court case etc and it is proven.

No. It might be true but it absolutely screams "BAGGAGE"

I wouldn't, as someone who spends a lot of time sifting through cv's, I wouldn't invite someone to interview who put that, rightly or wrongly, I would be concerned about their ability to integrate into the team.

Put leaving for career progression.

No it makes you look like a handful even though it isn't your fault.
Put lack of development opportunity instead.

It's completely unjust but you will be judged negatively even though you are the victim. Completely unfair but sadly life often is. Swallow your pride and just make up some corporate-friendly shite that doesn't mention bullying or any negative inference on your previous employer.

I wouldn't put it on an application but I also wouldnt say you left due to personal reasons. I once saw a manager put an application in the bin because someone had written that. I was horrified but I have never forgotten it. Just make something up like looking for a new challenge or change in working hours

If you moved on to another job, just put something like "to widen my experience" or "for career development reasons".

If you left with no job to go to, I might try something vague like "because of changes in the job responsibilities" or "role became redundant".

Much better not to highlight any previous conflict in the workplace. It might not influence them consciously, but could make them think you would be hard to manage.

No

It's so unfair but no, you shouldn't mention it. Be vague, lie, whatever. Personal or career development are good things to say. You could literally write the most tautological thing under reason for leaving - "because I wanted a new job" - and it would be fine. It's the sort of question interviewers only notice if it's juicy, and mentioning bullying would raise eyebrows.

Basically we all lie to get jobs! You just have to play the game I think. Looking for a new challenge or a new opportunity to progress will go down better.

I would be wary of bringing up anything personal in an interview. A bit like when they ask why you want the job and instead of saying for money to pay your bills you make up something more appropriate.

I've put career development. Thanks ladies

People filter CVs for the most brutal of reasons.

Our old HR manager would probably have coddled you in an insufferably intense way if you'd got the job had she seen that on your CV. I've seen the same woman push hard against a different candidate because said candidate 'would have had to come by Parson's Road, and that junction is hellish to cross'.

Neutral is the way to go, and if the information doesn't explicitly aid your application or is requested by the panel, don't include it!

(Oh and PS, that woman was 100% responsible for our worst hire - lazy, racist, and incompetent, but hey, the woman approved of her commute...).

No. It makes you sound like a liability.

As well as what everyone else said about how you will be perceived you should never put an unproven allegation anywhere. I'm assuming you didn't win a case against your last employer for workplace bullying.

Also don't put constructive dismissal or any other legal term unless it has been proven by a court of tribunal. To do otherwise is potentially libellous.

Definitely not and also don't slate your former company at interviews.