Explain job change due to family member's health

Nicole27 · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 3

Hi,

I'm in my job application phase of my job search and I'm sending cover letters and resumes to companies I think suit my profile.
I was happy with my former job, however I had to move back to my home town due to my mothers declining health. Should I mention this on my cover letter or would this not be a conderseration for my reason to change employers? Because employers tend to ask me what the reason for leaving my former job was. And I know they don't like whinning and things like that...

Thanks,
Nicole

Tania · Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 4

Hello,

I really think you should find a more tactful way to mention it, however do not belabor the point. And I'll tell you why...I had not mentioned these things on my cover letters, until a recruiter pointed out that it will answer unasked questions. Why complicate your existance? Once there is a reasonable explanation no one will pry, however the question would be there, whether verbalized or not. You see?

Tania