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What would you do?

I am applying for a new position and debated leaving it off my resume, since I have only been there 3 months. However, I dont want that to catch up with me later. I am not sure what to put in the "reason for leaving" spot. I dont want to sound like I am not flexible, because I am new and know I need to pay my dues. I dont mind working nights or days, but I cant do the rotation anymore. I need one or the other. I am also looking for a safer enviroment with safer staffing levels (dont want to risk my license). Should I put "not a good fit" or leave it blank and explain in person?

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    I would probably state that rotating shifts are conflicting with family obligations. Then figure out a way to truthfully (creatively if necessary), but briefly and in a positive manner, respond to this if asked in an interview.

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    Don't ever put "not a good fit". A new potential employer will most likely interpret that as "I was uncooperative/not a team player".

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    If you haven't left yet just state that you haven't left yet, then come up with another reason that you have for leaving for when you're asked in the interview. (usually there's more than one reason for quitting a job) Or you can just put one of the other reasons for leaving in instead.

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    I would just put prefer not to work rotating shifts, need a day shift or night shift. That doesn't mean you are not flexible, just that you need to have some consistency with the time you work.

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    Don't ever put "not a good fit". A new potential employer will most likely interpret that as "I was uncooperative/not a team player".

    I wouldn't hire someone who wrote, "not a good fit." INSTANT RED LIGHT!

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    If you haven't left yet, put "presently employed". That way you get around it until you actually do resign.

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    I wouldn't hire someone who wrote, "not a good fit." INSTANT RED LIGHT!

    I would want to know some details. I would not automatically slam the door on that applicant. Still, I agree - never, never, never, NEVER badmouth either yourself or your employer(s).

    OP, when they ask you your weaknesses, just say, "I'm a workaholic" and stop the confessional before it begins. The job hunt/interview/application/resume is the place to shine, not tarnish yourself with being negative or too open.

    Saying you seek a more consistent work schedule (a straight shift) is much better than admitting you can't hack rotating, even if no one should have to rotate much if at all.

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    If you haven't left yet just state that you haven't left yet, then come up with another reason that you have for leaving for when you're asked in the interview. (usually there's more than one reason for quitting a job) Or you can just put one of the other reasons for leaving in instead.

    She is asking for help coming up with some other reason. Any ideas?

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    When you fill out a new app. for a new job you usually sign an affidavit under the pain of perjury that you told the truth. If you get a new job and a week later someone from the place where you used to work that you did not mention on the app sees you and mentions this to the person you hire you could be fired for lying on an application. This will hang over your head forever.

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    When you fill out a new app. for a new job you usually sign an affidavit under the pain of perjury that you told the truth. If you get a new job and a week later someone from the place where you used to work that you did not mention on the app sees you and mentions this to the person you hire you could be fired for lying on an application. This will hang over your head forever.

    In the initial post I said I was NOT going to leave it off. Hence the reason asking for a good way to state the reason for leaving.

    Thank you to those that have offered suggestions. The rotating shift is a problem but the biggest issue I have is the unsafe staffing levels, I do not want to risk my license. Is this ok to say in an interview? Honestly if the new place has unsafe staffing I would want to know upfront, because I will not take the job. The rotating shift is a direct result of the understaffing that is a constant problem at my current job. Should I just stick with the rotating shifts and leave it at that?

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    I would put either "presently employed" or just "personal"

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    Instead of focusing on why your leaving, focus on why you or going somewhere else for example:

    Lets say that you are working med surg and while working you discovered that you really enjoy and find that you are very good at working with cancer patients. So you are not really leaving your current position, your simply seeking a position that better suits you and allows you to be the best nurse you can be.

    Reason for leaving: Not challenging enough :)

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