Another job interview...so nervous

[Starry436]

I have a job interview at a pretty important office. I didn't anticipate even getting a call back so I'm ecstatic that I'm getting to do this interview. I have a twist though...I started a new job a few months back and the job is nothing like what I thought. It's been horrendous since week 1 and so I gave my notice so neither party invests too much time in a position I know I won't be with long term because.. When I applied for the job that I now have interview with, the "new" job was not listed on my resume because I had not been there long enough to know what my duties were to have anything to put on the resume. So, can anyone provide advice on this situation? I know you should never quit before having another job lined up or not giving it a years time but what's done is done and now I need to know how to present this in future interviews were it doesn't sound terrible.

I had planned on adding my new job to my resume and taking this new copy with me to the interview. When I had the initial phone interview, they didn't ask if I was currently employed so I didn't tell, they only asked if I were still at the job that gave me experience to apply for this one and I told them no I wasn't. So from my resume it appeared that I was not employed since I hadn't yet updated it with the new job I was in. I should've definitely mentioned my current job but it didn't come out. So now should I present this information when they ask Tell me about yourself? Maybe I'm over thinking it because I'm nervous about the interview but this is my dream job and I don't want to screw it up by not being able to perfectly describe why I'm leaving a new job and why it wasn't on my resume.

[btctony]

Personally I would stick with the truth. I think you can pretty easily tell them why the current position isn't on the copy of the resume that they currently have. You said that you sent them that resume prior to accepting your current position, right? If that is the case, that seems pretty acceptable to me.

I don't know the circumstances of your current position, how long you've been there, or why you want to leave. However, I wouldn't be doing anything other than telling the truth. An employer isn't going to hire you, if they catch you in a lie or they get the feeling you are leaving something important out of your explanation.

[jackmiller]

Do not lie- as mentioned above your employer will kick you to the curb in a heart beat and without warning if they catch you in a lie.

[bjl584]

Just tell the truth. There is nothing wrong with leaving a job because things didn't work out. It happens. Just be honest with the interviewers.

[ua_guy]

Be honest. Be positive. Nobody wants to hear dirty laundry about why you quit your last job especially if you quit because it was "horrendous" (that opens the door for a lot of questions you probably will shoot yourself in the foot trying to answer), or because you didn't get along with people.

I'd also be careful about throwing around the term "dream job" if this isn't something you'd do without pay or for fun in your spare time. You can talk about it supporting your goals, but talk more about what you're prepared to give and why you'd be a good fit. This interview isn't about you; it's about the employer finding the right person for their needs. They couldn't care less if you want the job or really hope to get it, or how it will benefit you personally; they want to know they're hiring someone that's prepared to do the job for them.

[~bs]

Stuff like that happens.

In the future, it might be better to list the job you're working at as "4/13 - current". That way you can bring up the subsequent job change only if that comes up in the interview. And like people said, be honest, but DONT air the dirty laundry.

Be honest, but try not to elaborate and provide detailed descriptions of how the prior company sucks. This will be something that your new employer might be very interested in (understandable), but try not to let the conversation linger on it. Treat the situation professionally.

[Starry436]

I was honest and the interviewers seemed like they understood but they didn't elaborate anymore on it so I couldn't really get a sense of how they felt about it.I just feel like a total failure right now for quitting a new job that paid a lot. I probably won't find another position that will pay me what they were for a while but while I feel really stupid for quitting I just knew and felt I wasn't enjoying this job. Everyday I was still looking and applying to other jobs.

I'm worried about this job being on my resume now. I don't know how the jobs I'm applying to are gonna perceive that unless I get a chance to explain it in an interview. Should I mention it in my cover letter in some way?

Working out my notice has been really awkward. I hear whispers after every room I leave. No one really quits at this company so I guess it's unusual.
I could elaborate more on why I chose to quit but it took a good reason to walk away from this money.

What's done is done so any tips for going forward? When you interviewed for jobs what are things that tipped you off that made you know you would not want to work there? How long did it take you to get a nice job out of college with little to no experience?