AboutLisa Parker, CPRW Expertise As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP), Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Facilitator, and retired service member; I can answer your questions on a variety of subjects. Ask me about résumé and cover letter preparation, military transition, job search strategy, and other career development topics.
Experience 23 years of combined experience in both Federal and State organizations. Extensive background in promoting personal and professional development, in addition to providing career development guidance and services within the Department of Labor.
Organizations Professional Association of Résumé Writers (PARW), International Association of Workforce Professionals, Disabled American Veterans, Association of Online Résumé and Career Professionals (AORCP), Cambridge Who's Who-Executive and Professional Registry.
Education/Credentials Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Labor and Employment Specialist, Case Management, Instructor/Trainer, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Facilitator, Senior Leader/Management Course.
Awards and Honors Customer Service Award - 2007 GA Department of Labor
Question I have been working at my current job for month. I just found another position that I am qualified for and that pays significantly more, my question is should I include my current job on my resume? I don't want my current job to be called for references.
Answer Hi Judy,
Since you have only been at the current position for barely a month, I see no reason for you to list the current employer. I am sure though, that you have considered a few of the challenges you may face while pursuing the new opportunity, and how you are going to handle them with the current employer (scheduling the interview, departure notice, etc.).
References are usually provided at the interview, if they are asked for. Those listed should be previous employers or other professionals that can speak about your character, performance and/or work ethic. A month may or may not provide the current employer with enough information to speak on your behalf.
Opportunities come along for a variety of reasons and you must make the decision that is best for you after carefully weighing the pros and cons! If the new position will support your long-term career goals with the added bonus of additional income, then this may be the perfect choice. The best advice most anyone could provide to you is to be sure that this new position fits in all the right ways (work schedule, hours available, benefits, etc.) before you leave the current employer! (Sometimes employers will pay more for the same type of work, but only provide a few hours along the way.)
I wish you the best, no matter what decision you make. Good Luck Judy!
