1 month into a role at a new company. Not quite what I signed up for. Thinking I should start applying —- how do I explain this brief pit stop to potential interviewers?

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Explain the job you interviewed for doesn’t align to the responsibilities you’ve been assigned.. 🤷🏻‍♀️ something along those lines.

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Honestly start looking because it usually takes some time to get interviews/move through the process etc until offer. You might change your mind about current job and it is ok, but you will be making sure you have options before you burn out completely

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Be 100% honest that the job description was not advertised true to the role. Currently in same situation

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I can see that happening. I have asked questions in the interview about what the day to day looks like - indirectly inquired about the last person holding the position. The questions all where answered however in a way looking back on it kind in a very generic and evasive way. I wonder if the issue is also all the video interviews which makes really hard to get in person vibe from the future team …

Why is it not what you signed up for?

What do you mean by it is not what you signed up for? Is your work different from your job description? Or you simply do not like the role?

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I would explain exactly that - it’s not that uncommon these days. I have a feeling with the tight labor market ppl are willing to be more open.also with the wfh .. starting a new job is just not that easy if the new team has no onboarding strategy on how to get one going.

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