I don't want to give my work number on a resume?

Question

I share a phone and office with a couple of coworkers so I don't want to receive phone calls at work about a job that I'm applying for. Should I leave the work phone blank on the job application? Say it is not applicable? Unavailable? Or still give it and hope they don't call me at work? I don't trust my coworkers to stay silent about me having employment opportunities, so I really don't want to give my work number. But I am providing a cell phone number that they can call during my work hours. Suggestions? Thanks

Answer 1

I would say to put your personal cell number in that space. Or alternatively just leave it blank. I have been in this situation a few times and I usually just leave it blank. Most places will be able to understand why you would leave it blank.

Answer 2

Put your personal cell phone on the resume. When you get a call from a prospective employer, say "please hold for a minute while I go to a place where we can talk". Then mute your phone and go some place where you feel comfortable that you will not be overheard - outside, the cafeteria, break room, bathroom, your car, and then talk. If it will take a few minutes to get to the area where you can talk, tell the person. Can I call you back in 5 minutes? Tell your co-workers you are talking to your doctor for a personal matter if they ask.

Answer 3

Do they ask if it is ok to contact the employer? As a recruiter I can't call your employer without your written permission. So if they ask for the work# and ask if it's ok to contact and you say no, then we can't call. The work# is used more for reference and background checks. Most recruiters/HR staff will understand the discretion needed when someone is currently at one job and wants to leave for another. So I would say this...ONLY put your work# if there is something in writing saying you do not want them to contact your current employer. If there is no, leave it blank. If they ask why say exactly what you said..that it is not a private line and you do not want to be contacted at work. Perfectly acceptable. Hope this helps:)

Answer 4

Either leave it blank or just put your cell number in the work phone area also.

Answer 5

Just put your cell number on the resume. That way there is no room for mistake.

Answer 6

give your cell number, or if work number given, dont say much to disclose your talking to a employer but say that you are seeing someone at that moment and will return call shortly and go out of office to return call.

Answer 7

you should never list your work number on your resume... always use your home or cell

Answer 8

i wouldnt