How to Resign from Job... Also worried...

[hopefulone]

Originally Posted by Greg1977

It's a catch-22 situation. Judging by the way the OP described his employer, what's the odds he gets any kind of references? I rate his chances no worse than if he leaves the gap on his resume. What benefit is his current job going to be to any future endeavours, to make it worth even having on the resume, and a 9 month job at that. Interestingly enough, I was out of work for a year but that didn't seem to dissuade my current employer from hiring me.

That's great that you found one willing to overlook the gap and instead look at your qualifications, however there are some that won't even bother looking if a gap exists. I didn't say all were that way.

[Roman77]

Originally Posted by hopefulone

however there are some that won't even bother looking if a gap exists. I didn't say all were that way.

I've never said anything to dispute that, though I'd contend that your earlier comment about 'most employers won't bother' to be a bit of a sweeping statement. I had a number of interviews during my year off work, before landing a position. Are there employers who will see a gap and throw the application in the garbage? Of course, and I've never suggested otherwise.