Dismissal, references and what to put on job applications

the_darkknight_2

OR could I put that I worked for them for 6 months but NOT use them as a reference?

Help needed ASAP please as this needs to be in by tonight.

Pickle29

Hi dark night
I would include them on your application form - as the 6 m gap would need explaining and your reasons for leaving your previous role. I would be tempted not to use them as a reference if you don't have to. This way you include the skills and experiences of the role, which might get you through the short listing to interview stage.

Good luck

Slinky

If it's Civil Service, you'll get the boot fast as anything if you try to pull the wool over their eyes.

Does it ask for reasons for leaving?

Slinky

Were you really 'dismissed' or can you phrase it that you were let go at the end of the probationary period.

sniggings

the_darkknight wrote: »

Right ok, so what is the verdict about what I should do?

Should I leave the job I was dismissed from off the application?

Or put it on and take my chances with the reference? baring in mind that my old employee's will give me a good reference, which should hopefully balance it out.

If I put it on my application, what am I supposed to put for "Reason for leaving"? is 'contact ended' ok seeing as technically my contract was ended.....sounds better than 'dismissed'?

email them and ask about the reference, if it's a no go, then simply leave them off the application.

if they are willing to supply a good or at lest a neutral reference, the do as you say and put the reason for leaving was end of contract.

It would take a nasty person to not give you at least a neutral reference, just ask them the situation, then you will know, whether to include them on applications or not.

the_darkknight_2

Slinky wrote: »

If it's Civil Service, you'll get the boot fast as anything if you try to pull the wool over their eyes.

Does it ask for reasons for leaving?

Exactly, that is why I'm being careful.

It does say "reason for leaving". I've put "contract ended" which is accurate as they did end my contract.

the_darkknight_2

Slinky wrote: »

Were you really 'dismissed' or can you phrase it that you were let go at the end of the probationary period.

Is that not the same thing, dismissed and let go?

AP007

the_darkknight wrote: »

Right ok, so what is the verdict about what I should do?

Should I leave the job I was dismissed from off the application?

Or put it on and take my chances with the reference? baring in mind that my old employee's will give me a good reference, which should hopefully balance it out.

If I put it on my application, what am I supposed to put for "Reason for leaving"? is 'contact ended' ok seeing as technically my contract was ended.....sounds better than 'dismissed'?

Unless you know for sure the ref will ONLY be

So and So worked here as a XXX from the date to this date then Id say leave them off

the_darkknight_2

AP007 wrote: »

Unless you know for sure the ref will ONLY be

So and So worked here as a XXX from the date to this date then Id say leave them off

So put that I worked there under the employment bit (because like I said, the job is very relevant to the one I am applying for) but DON'T use them as a reference? because that is what I am leaning to at the moment. I have two previous employers I can use as references. Does this sound ok? it does not state that one of the references must be my current or most recent employer.

AP007

the_darkknight wrote: »

So put that I worked there under the employment bit (because like I said, the job is very relevant to the one I am applying for) but DON'T use them as a reference? because that is what I am leaning to at the moment. I have two previous employers I can use as references. Does this sound ok? it does not state that one of the references must be my current or most recent employer.

no you can not dictate who you have as a reference if the new company want all references especially a ref from your last job.

If the jobs are relevant it sounds like you have something to hide if you do not use the last job as a ref.