Is it good to put a "reason for leaving" on a resume?

[Moose123]

I am a teacher by trade. I have taught 9 years full-time in two different
school districts. I am looking to return to the classroom. I left my first
job after 7 years to take a business job. I left my second full-time teaching
job after 2 years to care for a family members health (Family leave). Do I
put a "reason for leaving" both these jobs on my resume? I have excellent
references from both these jobs and my business jobs and strong achievement
oriented work experience. I just don't want to appear at first glance to be a
"job-hopper" so to speak. thank u much for your input.

 

[Echo S]

I am a teacher by trade. I have taught 9 years full-time in two different
school districts. I am looking to return to the classroom. I left my first
job after 7 years to take a business job. I left my second full-time teaching
job after 2 years to care for a family members health (Family leave). Do I
put a "reason for leaving" both these jobs on my resume? I have excellent
references from both these jobs and my business jobs and strong achievement
oriented work experience. I just don't want to appear at first glance to be a
"job-hopper" so to speak. thank u much for your input.

This really has nothing to do with Microsoft Office, so I'm not quite sure
what prompted you to request advice in a newsgroup devoted to Office
questions.

That said, I wouldn't put it on the resume, but I'd probably mention it in
my cover letter.

 

[Paul Ballou]

You can explain reasons for leaving a job when you get an interview if
asked.

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