Navigating Job Training and Quitting Decisions: What’s the Impact on Your Resume?
Question: So I started training for my job 2 days ago and I didn’t have to work till later that week, but during training I realized I didn’t feel like the job would fit me so I quit during training. Would that look bad on my record?
No, I’ve done the same thing. For a short period like that, I would not report it on my resume or any job application.
Been there, done that. Just leave it off your resume and any job application. Think about it like taking a long drive in a car you want to buy. You tell the salesman, ‘It’s not for me.’ You are allowed to change your mind—this is the 21st century, where everything changes in an instant!
Impact on Financial Stability
No, but it can look bad on your bank account because you have no income after you quit. However, missing a short period of income could just be a consequence of changing your career path early on. Many young employees find it difficult to complete what they start or stick through the rough patches.
Correcting Grammatical Mistakes
No. But you capitalized 'Bad,' which isn't appropriate. Adverbs are typically not capitalized unless they occur at the beginning of a sentence. You also started a sentence with 'well,' which is not recommended.
Additionally, lack of grammatical skills can be detrimental in the professional world. I mentioned in my English teaching that errors and misspelling can cost you over a million dollars in your career. You might want to think about this aspect when drafting your application or resume.
Employer Perception
As long as you have a legitimate reason which you do in my opinion, then it shouldn’t cause anything negative. Honestly, I feel that the majority of other employers don’t even look at all the jobs you’ve ever worked. They usually just allow you to tell them where you’ve worked and then they go from that.
If you do decide to tell them about it on your application, you can write out beside it, 'will discuss.' You shouldn’t have to worry though; we all have to try things out to make sure they’re right for us, and the majority of people will understand given their own individual experiences.
Record and Parole Matters
No. First off, you don’t even have to put such a short stint on your record. You shouldn’t. Second, unless you’re on parole or on a special visa or something like that, there is no 'record' that’s out here in the world that everyone or anyone can see that documents your working life. Most of what’s in your life and your record is your choice to document or not in the way you see fit.
Finally, it’s wise to quit early if the job’s that bad of a fit. Having that much self-awareness and honesty is a good thing, and you can mention it or not on your next interviews. Unless you broke a contract, just learn from it and move on. It’s no one else’s business.