Dismissal at end of probation ....

fannyadams

don't put anything - I never do and occasionally I get asked and just say that my contract wasn't renewed. don't elaborate and of course whent he store goes downt he pan you can say that they closed the consession instead of saying your contract wasn't renewed.
References, all they have to say is when you worked there. anythign else is a bonus. they don't have to say why your employment didn't continue. and they have to be factual in their references which is why, nowadays, you only get a "yes they worked here from this date to that date".

ohreally

Did they implement support mechanisms to help you or have they simply decided to off-load you?

Do you keep in contact with your previous employer, any openings there?

makeyourdaddyproud

debs1505 wrote: »

Told yesterday I hadn't passed the probationary period and given 7 days notice. I won't be claiming benefits. Wondering why I gave the job my all

Thanks for your replies

So you were in sales.

I wouldn't let it bother you too much as many firms hiring sales people will expect it to be the norm from their recruits. Just say you didn't hit their onerous targets. In fact targets are often set such that they are just out of reach, with end benefit of the employer crystallising that sword of fate at any time when they need it.

Tahlullah

I agree with fannyadams, end of temporary contract will do. Everything then hinges on the reference, unless you can bypass them altogether. Such as, you took 6 months out to care for a sick relative. Then your last reference is the employer before, and you never mention this one again.

Marktheshark

He who works and does his best, goes down the road with all the rest.

debs1505

Tahlullah wrote: »

I agree with fannyadams, end of temporary contract will do. Everything then hinges on the reference, unless you can bypass them altogether. Such as, you took 6 months out to care for a sick relative. Then your last reference is the employer before, and you never mention this one again.

It was a permanent contract with a 6 month probation period

debs1505

Marktheshark wrote: »

He who works and does his best, goes down the road with all the rest.

Yep so true. I've printed figures off though that show me as top seller in the store over a period of time as in top 10 of region and a fair few positive bits n bobs I'll put money on the concession being 'extinct' by the summer. Last in first out ........

Thanks all, I appreciate your input

DCFC79

debs1505 wrote: »

It was a permanent contract with a 6 month probation period

Just put month you started say November 2014 - April 2015.

Dont have to say you were let go or given 7 days notice.

debs1505

ohreally wrote: »

Did they implement support mechanisms to help you or have they simply decided to off-load

Do you keep in contact with your previous employer, any openings there?

Told yesterday at meeting that I'm on 7 days notice.

Yes i do, so you never know!

Tahlullah

debs1505 wrote: »

It was a permanent contract with a 6 month probation period

Yes, it was. But any new potential employer doesn't know that unless you tell them.