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Problem with dates on cv

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  • 02-06-2021 4:59pm
    #1
    Marymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭


    I worked in companies through 2 recruiters which I have on my cv. The first is 2012-2016 and the recruiter confirmed this. However I asked the second recruiter for a reference and they said I worked 2014-2016 (I have 2016-2018 on my cv as these were the correct dates I assumed as I worked straight after the first job)... they are adamant that their dates are correct and there is no arguing with them.. how do I explain this to a prospective employer? What dates should I write on my cv in future? I’m very confused


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    #2
    Loveinapril
    Registered Users Posts: 2,327 ✭✭✭Loveinapril


    Write the dates you worked there on your CV and if it is queried, say its a typo.


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    Marymoore
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭Marymoore


    Loveinapril wrote: »
    Write the dates you worked there on your CV and if it is queried, say its a typo.

    Thanks, do you mean pretend I typed it wrong or the agency did??


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    Dublin Lad2021
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Dublin Lad2021


    Hi OP,

    If you could find maybe your contract or offer emails/letters etc. You can submit a GDPR request to have the dates ammended although I would imagine the dates are probably correct, they likely used the dates pulled from payroll.

    As a recruiter myself I don't think you will have any issues with dates, if they want to hire you they will. I'd stick to your dates if you believe they are correct and just say the agency made a mistake if you ever get any queries


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    An Ri rua
    Registered Users Posts: 4,475 ✭✭✭An Ri rua


    Surely your bank statements or Revenue record will prove who you worked for and when?

    Stand over your truths and let their shoddy records be their problem.



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    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,019 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118121103#Comment_118121103

    Yes, it's not the long ago, surely the OP must still have his records - bank statements, pay slips etc....

    I would not be so quick to assume the agencies records are wrong. They will be working of payroll data, backed up by revenue returns, accounting procedures and most likely a company audit. So employers would be more inclined to accept their records.



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