Should My Friend Mention Her Resignation on Her CV? Seeking Your Advice!

Hi Friends,

I am having a doubt. One of my friends has resigned from her job. Now she is confused about her CV. Her confusion is whether she should mention in her CV that she has resigned from her job or not. Which is better - mentioning that she resigned or not?

Can you please guide me so I can help my friend?

Regards,
Raksha

Dear Raksha,

When the employer goes through her resume, if he/she finds that she has resigned from her present job and is not currently working, there is a possibility of rejecting the resume. If she has not mentioned her resignation, she may be caught during the interview and will have to provide a proper explanation to justify it.

Now you can decide whether to include this information or not.

There is no need to mention resignation on the resume. He can address these matters during the interview. If he mentions these things on the resume, it will be very difficult to get the job.

Thank you.

Dear Raksha,

In my opinion, in every CV, the candidate normally cites their past experience. In that section, ask them to indicate the period of service in their last employment. Do not mention anything in the cover letter. If the employer calls you for an interview during the preliminary verification process and asks about past employment, you can mention being out of employment.

Please remember, "TRUTH ALONE TRIUMPHS."

Best regards, M.V. Kannan

It is not required to mention the resignation in a resume, but she needs to mention the duration of working, i.e., from [start date] to [end date]. If the interviewer asks about the same, provide the proper justification.

Hi Raksha,

No need to mention the resignation on her resume. She can include the following in the professional experience column:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Worked as a XYZ (Designation) at XYZ (Last company name) from Start duration (Month & Year) to End duration (Month & Year). (No need to mention the specific date.)
Note: She can clarify these things during the interview.

Thank you.

In the case of resignation, it may appear that the individual is still actively working and has not officially left the job. It would be beneficial to indicate that the individual is currently employed until the present date on their CV.

If an employer notices a resignation on the CV, it could potentially lead to negative negotiations when determining the proposed salary.

Regards,
Sunil

Better not to mention in the email what has been included in the resume. Then, change yourself accordingly.

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Elaborating on the matter of the CV is not necessary. In fact, this can be discussed during the interview. Disclosing the resignation, especially in a CV, may raise doubts in the employer's mind, leading to potential rejection for upcoming job opportunities.

Thank you.

Don't mention it on your resume, but be straightforward in the interview. This approach will help you find the right job with dignity and self-esteem.

Hi Raksha,

What I feel is that there is no need to mention anything like this on a resume. Your resume is always a guidebook of who you are and what skills and capabilities you possess. If you are considering mentioning it, I suggest discussing it when a recruiter asks you about it. Be bold and justify the reason for your resignation.

It is not about hiding anything; it is about knowing when and how to represent it when asked. Be smart—it is a professional world where not everyone speaks complete truth. For example, an HR professional always asks during an interview how long you intend to stay in the organization, and all applicants typically reply with "for a very long time." However, when they get a good opportunity, they submit their resignation.

Understand, cheer up, and do convey this to your friend.

Thank you.

There is no harm in mentioning the reason for resignation in the CV. The gap should not be more (i.e., from the date of resignation until getting the job).

Regards,
LK

Do not mention it in the CV, but you can let them know during the interview procedures. There is a chance for you to impress them during the interview, which will make them not mind your unemployment. Mentioning it in the CV may be an obstacle during preliminary screening itself.

Good day Raksha, It is not really an issue whether your friend mentions the resignation or not. Employers generally are looking for competencies relating to the vacant position. If she has the qualifications, she will get the job regardless of whether she resigned from her previous employer or not.