Compromise Agreement

Hi, I have recently accepted a Compromise agreement from my employer with regard to a situation which had developed with my Line Manager treating me in a wholly unacceptable manner. This has resulted in me leaving my Management position after 4 successful years. In the agreement they have indicated that they will give me a reference (of which a copy was attached) which was very basic...

My question is, what reason should I give to a potential employer for my reason for leaving? What should I put on my CV? Made redundant? Dismissed? Or state that a Compromise agreement was reached and accepted? The terms or my agreement are very strict with regard to what I can and not say (Basically I cannot say anything about it) and I am loathe to bring it up at an interview however would a potential employer look upon someone accepting a compromise agreement less favourably? Would I be marked as a potential “trouble maker”....
Any advise would be greatly appreciated..

I too think the same like Jack that an efficient talk would work in this case. Now thinking about the answer to your next employer I think that having a clear approach would be the best as the employer will appreciate your truthful nature. Keep up the good spirit going and an positive approach in your talks.

I can understand why you would be worried about putting a compromise agreement on your CV and/or bringing it up at interview. Remember that you don't have to put your reasons for leaving previous employment on your CV. If however, you are completing an application form where you are specifically asked then I would suggest putting "compromise agreement reached - please ask for further details."

No employer should look on your application less favourably because you reached a compromise agreement in leaving and especially without being aware of the circumstances. To be honest, if an employer did reject your application for that reason alone, would that make them a company you'd want to work for in any case?

I suggest that you avoid the subject unless it specifically comes up when applying for jobs. In an interview situation, no interviewer is going to be very pleased if you suddenly start saying horrible things about your previous employer - it makes for very uncomfortable listening from their perspective - not to mention the fact that they'd be worrying what you would say about them if/when you were to move on. So, I would keep it as factual as possible - explain as much as you can while still sticking to the non-disclosure terms of your agreement. If you remain professional and calm while discussing the subject, no potential employer will see you as a potential troublemaker.

I do hope that helps!

best wishes

Katherine