job application: reason for leaving

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Denny replied

25 April 2006, 18:40
Originally posted by ~Craig~

I'm filling in a application for a perm job. Any suggestions on a what I can put for "reason for leaving" ? I don't want to write the real reason (Money)

It needs to be something straight out of a Human Remains text book

To [bosses name]

I submit my letter of resignation to take effect from [date]. I am grateful for the opportunities you have given me and have enjoyed working at [company name] but feel that I have gained as much experience as I can for this role.

Now for the real reason: you're a bleedin' tightwad, you ugly, fat old git!

Yours sincerely
[name]
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mcquiggd replied

25 April 2006, 18:23
Sacked due to bonking the bosses teenage twin daughters....?
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errorista replied

25 April 2006, 16:01
Originally posted by ~Craig~

good answer, thanks

If the truth is not an option you could try. . .

'Project completed on time on budget and on schedule'

no rolling required.
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~Craig~ replied

25 April 2006, 15:22
good answer, thanks
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DaveB replied

25 April 2006, 15:19
Originally posted by ~Craig~

I'm filling in a application for a perm job. Any suggestions on a what I can put for "reason for leaving" ? I don't want to write the real reason (Money)

It needs to be something straight out of a Human Remains text book

Career progression, seeking better oportunities to utilise your skills, wanting to develop your commercial experience...

You get the idea.
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~Craig~ started a topic job application: reason for leaving

25 April 2006, 15:12
job application: reason for leaving

I'm filling in a application for a perm job. Any suggestions on a what I can put for "reason for leaving" ? I don't want to write the real reason (Money)

It needs to be something straight out of a Human Remains text book
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