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I’ve left a job at 6 months. Its never really been an issue. Basically tell people it wasnt a good fit and thats generally accepted. I stayed at the next job 3 years and the one after that 1 year. My tenure hasnt been a point of conversation or issue in interviews.
Maybe its an issue for the places I’m not getting interviews at but I’ve not felt it wound up being an issue.
Say you needed to take a leave for end of life care of a relative
If it's a pattern, it's not good, but otherwise it's not a big deal, especially these days.
I have 15 YOE and my personal minimum was however the long I want because of the job market but 1 year is enough time for me to know if a job is a good fit for you or not. Just come up with a compelling reason why you want to leave that frames you and the firm in a positive light
I’m doing it after 6 months to go to FAANG. Was worried at first but everyone has been super understanding
So why are you leaving?
So that's what you tell them! Nice n easy. Just don't have many of these 6 months stints and you're finen
I would advise against telling them it was not a good fit. This does create a negative perception especially because they will think you didn’t give it enough time to determine it wasn’t a good fit and will you do the same at their company too? Red flag.
If the 6 month tenure is your current gig one way you can phrase the above though is by saying you finished a project. While networking for a new project things weren’t aligned to your skill set and the ones that were were taken. During this hunt you were curious to explore other possibilities as well. You stumbled upon the job posting and it was simply too enticing to resist. You wanted to explore and see where things would go out of curiosity. Not that you are determined to leave but simply trying to stay competitive and had high interest in the responsibilities.
Another option is you can say it was contracting gig. There are plenty of 4-6 month contracts out there and plenty of short durations on resumes as a result. This gets tricky though for employment background checks as they will expect the contracting company name and not the main company name. You will have to weigh your risks at that point.
This is very good advice
Mentor
Given the times, I wouldn’t sweat it.
Could you create a good reason for leaving? Come up with something that sounds plausible.
It's fine if you have a few other jobs where you have stayed at for at least 4-5 years. If you have other jobs where you've stayed only a few months, or this is your first job, then it will look bad.
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Yikes, I only have 4 YOE total
No one cares, if you get a job, get the job. Who are you trying to impress?
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The hiring manager for future jobs??
F. Contemplating the same
It isn't bad as long as either a) the following position is obviously better (better firm, higher title) or b) you have a good explanation around life circumstances (like you left consulting after having a kid or getting married) or needed to move to another city and your employer was not flexible.
It also isn't that bad if it is your only or first short stint.
Mentor
1. Embrace the reality and tell future hiring managers this was not a good fit
2. Create a sob story (family emergency, relocation to small town / countryside where the ailing family member was put up, blah blah)
Not bad at all, especially in this covid economy.