Is 3 month work ok to put down on a CV?

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I’m 19 going to be 20 in February, live in London

I’ve had 2 weeks work experience (with my school, helping elderly people) 
I’ve worked 1 year in a restaurant (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) no p45 or anything just salary as cash in hand. 
I then moved to another restaurant and worked there for 1 year same thing.

I now am working in Subway but I’m going to leave after only working there for 3 months, I’m leaving because I’m going abroad for 6 to 7 months with my grandma. Subway created a P45 and all those documents that you guys know better than me.

I have a reference from my last restaurant work

My question is that I would like to get a reference from Subway, but would it look ok or bad if I put down worked at Subway for 3months?

My CV work history will look something like this: 
2 weeks work experience (2009) 
1 year worked in restaurant (2011-2012) 
1 year worked in restaurant (2012-2013) 
3 months worked in subway (2013-2014) (Leaving in January)

I think the only work that will appear on a background check will be Subway because they created a P4. The restaurants where just cash in hand no pay slip nothing, just turn up work for 3 days then get paid by the boss. I do have the restaurant as a referee if needed.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Personally I would still include it, it's experience and you have a valid reason for leaving after such a short period of time. I left a job after 3 months and included it on my CV and got another job relatively easily after that.

Have fun travelling and good luck with the whole CV malarkey!

? · Answer

If you outright lie on a resume or CV, you are inviting trouble. If a prospective employer detects even a hint of a lie, they probably won't question it, they'll just forget about you. It's best to have your story straight and be honest when something beyond your control affects your job history. Right now, many jobs are short-lived due to the chaotic economy, and that's not too suprising to many employers. A positive attitude and a warm, friendly style can more than make up for a crappy job history. If you are cold and nervous because you're hiding a lie, that can translate to concern that your job history might be spotty due to a personality defect or some other horrible problem that may surface weeks or months into your employment.

? · Answer

Personally I'd still embrace it, it's expertise and you have got a legitimate reason for deed when such a brief amount of your time. I left employment when three months and enclosed it on my CV and got another job comparatively simply then.

Have fun motion and smart luck with the entire CV malarkey!

postal p · Answer

Yes, you should put everything down.  Any awards or honors you have also gotten, too.

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Is 3 month work ok to put down on a CV?

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