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Use short version of last name on resumé

  • 26-08-2014 6:13pm
    #1
    GlobalSun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭GlobalSun


    Hi everyone,

    I have a very long, complicated and very foreign sounding last name. Hence, I would like to know if I could use a shorter version of my last name (which I also use on Linkedin and FB) on my resumé. I'm not talking about initials but just use half my name.

    I know that I'll have to give my legal last name when filling the contract documents but the shorter version of my name works better for my resumé I think.

    Would this look suspiscious?

    Thanks!


Comments

  • #2
    Rudy Spicy Swatch
    Posts: 0 ✭ Rudy Spicy Swatch


    I can't think of a single reason why not.


  • #3
    SPM1959
    Closed Accounts Posts: 358 ✭✭SPM1959


    A lady I worked with did that. No issues whatsoever.


  • #4
    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    I would see this as similar to a woman using her maiden name.

    Only a very suspicious person would think you have bad intentions. :)


  • #5
    GlobalSun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭GlobalSun


    Great! Thank you all for your help :)


  • #6
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,288 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Mr. Loverman wrote: »
    I would see this as similar to a woman using her maiden name.


    I agree it's fine to use.

    However it's not exactly the same as using a so-called maiden name. Marriage does not automatically change a woman's name, so the woman is still using her legal name unless she's done the paperwork to change it.


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