Do I need to put my last job down as a reference?

[Noddyswindmill]

Even though I left after 6 weeks while in probation period? (I didn’t get on with it) Or do I use my previous job?

Thanks to anyone in the know.

Use your previous.

I personally wouldn’t.

In the past I have left out the latest job and maybe tweak the leaving date of the job previous to that so you don’t have a gap period too long on your CV

Ok thanks for replies.
I don’t need to worry about a gap because mine is a childcare reason anyway. My son is under 5.

I won’t put the latest job on, I’ll use the one previous to that.

That's going to catch up with you once you need to submit your p45 and it doesn't match. We always ask for most recent employer reference. A factual one is fine. It's also ok to say that a job just wasn't as expected. It happens.

@carlysmily

That's going to catch up with you once you need to submit your p45 and it doesn't match. We always ask for most recent employer reference. A factual one is fine. It's also ok to say that a job just wasn't as expected. It happens.

You don't and never needed to give any new employer a P45.

They can and should contact HMRC to give you a tax code.

I do agree the OP shouldn't lie. OP simply tell if asked why your most recent employer isn't your reference. After all they don't know you after 6 weeks compared to an employer of x years.

@CtrlU

I personally wouldn’t.

In the past I have left out the latest job and maybe tweak the leaving date of the job previous to that so you don’t have a gap period too long on your CV

This is such bad advice, as most references confirm the dates worked, so there would obviously be a mismatch.

If the new/prospective employer specifically states that one of your references must be from your most recent employer, then I wouldn't advise you to lie but you will need to handle the matter carefully, as leaving after 6 weeks is likely to set alarm bells ringing for many employers. If you left on good terms, think your previous employer would give you a fair reference and that they would make it clear that it was your own decision to leave, then I would put them down and be prepared to answer questions about it at interview. If you left on bad terms and/or feel that they would give you a poor reference, I think I would contact the new employer proactively to explain your reasons for leaving and to ask if you can supply references from a previous employer instead. If you just lie and pretend that the most recent employment never happened, you risk getting into trouble/losing your if they find out the truth at a later date. Lying in the recruitment process would result in instant dismissal in some organisations.

Of course, if they don't specify that the referee has to be from your most recent employer, then just use a previous one.

I left one off cv didnt end great 12 weeks! My temping covered up that gap I just made sure I knew my cv well.

Depends on the field you work in. Safer recruitment best practice requires a reference from your last job.