How to handle frequent supervisor turnover on resume?
Asked by Ashley
At my last 2 jobs, my supervisors changed every few months. (High turnover at both companies.) When I quit these jobs, I had a new supervisor (only about 2-3 weeks) and the old supervisor had left the company. Now when an application or resume requires me to list a supervisor, I'm not sure how to handle it. Do I list the new supervisor or one of the old supervisors (who I also didn't work with very long)?

Best Answer:
In general you list the one you knew the best or that worked with you the longest. If neither applies, then put the name of the last supervisor. This isn't really an important question and potential employers generally have to ask permission before contacting your last supervisor. You can explain the turnover in your interview and it shouldn't reflect negatively on you, but rather on the company (which the potential employer will think is probably the reason you're looking for a new job.) So, no worries!

You could give them the supervisor you worked for the longest, or the supervisor you worked for last. You could also list both names with a slash. The reason they want the supervisors name is to ask for that person when they call for a reference. You could also list the person you think would give you the best reference. You could also say "various" and give them the name and number of whoever handles personnel.
Answered by heart o' gold

List the most recent supervisor you worked with. Give the HR number as the contact number. If there's room on the application or on your resume, state that you only worked with this supervisor for a brief period of time. It's honest and that counts more than what a supervisor of a week will say.
Answered by trippedits