Hey guys I’m new to fishbowl. I’m currently at a job where the is paying way below the cost of living for the area I live in. So it’s time to start updating my resume my question is jobs that I was at for less then a year do include them?

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It’s all about the relevance of the job and how often. I’ve seen plenty of resumes and interviewed quite a few people. One thing that surprised me is when people start talking about a job that’s not on their resume that’s way more relevant than what is on there.

If it’s a couple times with longer stints I’m usually understanding. If it’s a string of four or more at less than a year all in a row, that raises concerns on my end. I never recommend lying on your resume. However, I understand being selective. When it comes to dates, stick to years (2018-2019) instead of months (12/2018-2/2019).

If you have a good reason for short jobs (family, COVID, etc), it’s up to you. I never minded that, but some recruiters or managers do.

You’ve got this. Leaving a job is the most freeing thing I’ve ever done and I was terrified before I did it. Your anxiety is normal and understandable. You’re going to be okay!

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