How do I explain this on my CV

[Cherryblossom200]

Hello!

I was in my previous role in a project manager position for coming up to 3 years, I was made redundant September of last year. I then had a few months off and found a new permanent role at the start of January. I had a few doubts about my line manager and the company itself but thought I’d give it a go. I should have listened to my instincts as it’s been a sh*tshow from the start.

Everything from not honoring their work from home agreement I had the start - I had to fight for that in the end. To a chaotic, erratic nutter of a boss. The list goes on, but the latest thing is that my company is being bought out by a much larger company. I think in the long term it would be a good thing, but I’m sure there will be restructuring etc and I’m new to the role so I would be easy to get rid of me.

I really don’t like my job, or my manager so I’m happy to leave.

I just don’t know how to explain on my CV the reason for leaving? I’ve been there less than 6 months. The changes with the new company won’t come truly into affect until December this year, but I don’t want to hang around to see if they will or won’t keep me.

I think I have a more than valid reason to me looking, hopefully this won’t put off future employers?

Redundancy due to cost cutting. It’s quite common and no one bats an eyelid.

I’ve not technically been made redundant yet, I’m just jumping ship before the inevitable happens! I’m not sure how best to word it.

6 month contract?

Or tell the truth and say the job was not as sold at recruitment process, so you want to move on.

I mean this nicely, but why do you need to say anything? Nobody puts a reason for leaving on their CV these days and if they did, I’d think they had something to hide 😬

One six month job stint wouldn’t bother me at all, I wouldn’t even ask about it. I only find it a problem when I get CVs with numerous jobs at under six months. If you’re asked in an interview just tell the truth, the company was taken over and you were made redundant due to your short service.

If you are asked at an interview, you can say 'The company and job weren't what I had been led to expect nor well suited to my skill set. It seemed sensible to leave sooner rather than later.' Walking away can be a sign of strength!

I'd say something about your current role not being as advertised (if you feel you have to), and then a positive reason about why you want to work for the new company.

I've had to give my reason for looking to leave my current role as part of an online application form before. It's such a crap Q - tell us something so we can judge you negatively.

Great thank you! I’ll just add it on without an explanation. The job is definitely what it was sold to be, a complete let down and by far the worst job I’ve ever done. Happy to leave.

I’ve had similar without the risk of redundancy at the new company. I say that after redundancy, I did some reevaluating and I am more confident to step away when things aren’t as expected or I don’t feel a good fit or lack of progression. (I said it in a really professional way that I can’t remember how but I was 2 years in each following role) and in your case I would say that there is a restructure coming and you want to control any stresses that come from that for example looking proactively.

Impending restructure?

Would you recommend putting something on my CV to indicate why I’m leaving - so job title/date and something like impending restructure next to it?

TBH I would walk away now and have considered it as I am deeply unhappy with my new company and my role. I have some savings from my redundancy which I would have preferred to save. I’m a full time single parent of one child and have a mortgage to pay.

Finding a job whilst working is so difficult as I get home and I’m shattered. Even when I Wfh I don’t find the time as my job is so full on.

If asked just say the job did not feel secure because of the buy out.

Nah, people leave jobs all the time.

Just speak to them about it if they ask.

No. I don’t think you’d need to. People are less concerned by this than they used to be.

The good news is, you do not have to put on your CV the reasons for leaving, however, if you want a reference i wouldnt reveal those employer details.