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To include on CV or not
pioneer22
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Hi,
My partner is looking to return to work following the death of our baby. She was on Mat leave then returned briefly to work then to go on compassionate leave and resigned in Oct 17. Unemployed since then (by choice)
How would you suggest this is reflected on a CV?
Mat leave > Compassionate leave and they will get the idea?
Or to be clear on a cover note?
Edit: or career break?
Thanks
My partner is looking to return to work following the death of our baby. She was on Mat leave then returned briefly to work then to go on compassionate leave and resigned in Oct 17. Unemployed since then (by choice)
How would you suggest this is reflected on a CV?
Mat leave > Compassionate leave and they will get the idea?
Or to be clear on a cover note?
Edit: or career break?
Thanks
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Why would you include that at all? She continued to be employed during that time.0
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I still wouldn't include it on the CV. Sure provide an answer in interview, but I cant see this as information you (or she) would want to share with literally anyone.0
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My deepest sympathy to you both.
'Career break' can cover a multitude of reasons. If they assume it was to look after young children, that's up to them. If they want to delve deeper into the reasons, that's their choice - it might be wise for your wife to think how she might answer that question in an interview. A single sentence would be all that's needed - once the interviewer knows the reason they'll back off PDQ.No longer a spouse, or trailing, but MSE won't allow me to change my username...0 -
I still wouldn't include it on the CV. Sure provide an answer in interview, but I cant see this as information you (or she) would want to share with literally anyone.
So are you suggesting
March 16 - Oct 17 - Employed @ X
Oct 17 - Present Unemployed/career break/ etc
I would of thought bringing it up in an interview might be more uncomfortable? I'm not sure.0 -
trailingspouse wrote: »My deepest sympathy to you both.
'Career break' can cover a multitude of reasons. If they assume it was to look after young children, that's up to them. If they want to delve deeper into the reasons, that's their choice - it might be wise for your wife to think how she might answer that question in an interview. A single sentence would be all that's needed - once the interviewer knows the reason they'll back off PDQ.
Thanks, I did think it might be best for her to be on the front foot which is why I thought about including it in such a way on her CV.
Its a tricky one!0 -
I would omit, it doesn't need to be on a CV to be circulated by the unforeseen masses. I would also find it very uncomfortable for such personal information to be divulged to me as an employer.
Why would anyone think an employer would question "Maternity Leave > Career Break"??? - I think most employers know what maternity leave entails...
You can always specify should it be questioned.Know what you don't0 -
If an employer or should I say potential employer wants clarification on a gap which has or has not been mentioned on the CV they will ask.
This would be the opportunity to give further explanation and to go into as much or as little detail as you feel appropriate.0 -
I'd agree with leaving it off completely, but thinking about what to say if asked. To be honest, 'career break following difficult personal circumstances' would cover it nicely, IMO. A covering letter could make it clear that she's ready to return to the workplace, again without specifying what the circumstances were.
The risk with explaining exactly what those difficult personal circumstances is that an employer may assume that you're going to try again, with a risk the same will happen again. If you have other children this is less of an issue, but it remains none of the employer's business.
The option I've suggested could mean she was caring for elderly relatives, a sick dog, or unwell. What she needs to present is that whatever her reasons for not working were, she's now ready to work again.Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
I think it depends on how she personally feels about people knowing who might not need to or potentially being asked by people who don't know.
Another option would be to use one of the phrases suggested above such as 'difficult personal circumstances' but if invited to interview then provide more details to avoid being asked.But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
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