Hi there,

Got a new question.
One of jobs I am applying is from government,
which will require a security clearance check.
Under this situation,
do you think I still should choose to not tell that 8 months bad performance after my PhD degree?

Thanks a lot.

Rory.

Thank you so much for your suggestion, everyone. I really appreciate it.
Good luck in your future.(snowman)(tree)(turkey)(gift)

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whyizit

What did you mean by a bad judgement call?
Sorry, :), I am not a native English speaker.

Oh, BTW, I did not put this into my resume, which I do think is quit normal.
I just thought I should mention it in the interview,
especially when they ask something like "please tell me something about yourself",
or they found the time gap after my PhD.

Do you think it is ok (to my supervisor) if I ask my supervisor not to mention that I started a new study after PhD?

Regards, Rory

I am a little confused about the idea not mentioning it.
I would do so, but do you think it is a lie?

Plus, when they ask my supervisor for reference,
my supervisor might mention that I switched to this new study
although she has no clue about my bad performance.

Rory

Yes, I finished my PhD. Actually I finished my PhD, started the new study in the same month.

I think I have to choose to be honest. But I do not know how this will affect me. I am really worried about this. Please make suggestions or comments if you can. I appreciate it.

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Hi there,

After obtaining a PhD in physics, I switched immediately to a master program in biostatistics.
The first term went just so-so. The second term was a disaster. I got very bad marks.
Now I withdrawed from the program.
Basically, I just did not take the program serious, and did not put much time on it because of family obligtions.
Whatever the reason is, I feel so embarrassed.

Could anyone give me some suggestions?
Shall I mention this two-term experience when seeking a job?
Thank you.

Rory