In this economy it is not uncommon to have short-term employment on your resume. The key is to have an acceptable explanation for your short-term employment. Employers may assume your short-term jobs have something to do with the quality of your work or that you have difficulty getting along with your co-workers. As long as you can give a reasonable explanation, most employers will not hold it against you and focus more on what you have to offer them.
Here are a few tips for explaining your short-term employment:
- Do not say negative things about your previous employer. Instead, say that the company experienced downsizing and you were directly impacted.
- You changed your career goals which required you to make a career change.
- You relocated for family reasons.
There are times when loosing a job was out of your control. One way to keep employers focused on your experience and skills is to format your resume in a skills-based format instead of a chronological format. Keep your head up, stay positive, and follow these tips during your interview and you will leave a good impression.
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