What to Put on a Job Application if You're Forced to Resign

Not all job applications will ask you if you have ever been fired or forced to resign from a previous position. However, if you see the question on an application, answering it can be tricky. Being honest on the job application is vital. How you choose to frame the answer can help you stay in the running as a candidate for the job. An employer may even have been in your shoes before, and your honesty can give your candidacy a boost.

  1. Say "Yes"

    • Answer "yes" if you are asked if you have been forced to resign. It is best to tell the truth on a job application. If you are discovered lying, you will most likely automatically be removed from consideration for the job. List the job from which you were forced to resign on your resume and on the application as a further testament to your honesty.

    Details

    • Provide a short, but truthful answer to "Provide details" below the question. State that the company was downsizing or that your department was being eliminated due to a merger if that was the case. Avoid giving a lengthy explanation.

    In the Interview

    • Write that you will discuss it further during an interview. If you do discuss it during an interview, take responsibility for what you did wrong if it was a fair dismissal, avoid blaming others, and state what you learned from the experience. Go into detail only if asked about it specifically.

    Reference

    • Call your former employer's human resources department to ask what kind of reference you will be given as you apply for other jobs. The former employer may not divulge details about your being asked to resign, which can help you get another job.

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