How bad is it to have two short tenures in a row on your resume?

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From a recruiter's view: Two short stints are a yellow flag, not a dealbreaker. We're looking for a pattern.

One short job: Bad luck. Ignore it.

Two short jobs: Raises an eyebrow. Needs a good explanation.

Three+ in a row: Red flag. Pattern suggests it might be you.

How to fix it:

Have a crisp answer: Frame it as strategic ("Role shifted away from my strengths") not reactive ("I hated it").

Show stability now: The best antidote is being in your current job for 2+ years.

Be ready for the question, don't apologize, and you're fine.

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Might want to check out some anger management courses; that’s my add for you C1

All about how you spin them. Also what’s a short tenure..

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Negative points for sure. Whatever story you give better make sense and reduce the damage as much as possible.

And I would say it even hurts your odds of getting a first interview.

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I know someone who changes jobs every 6-8 months when the culture isn’t a good fit for her. She’s never had issues getting management roles.

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Not a chance she’s getting management roles

How short

My opinion: Given the market in the last couple of years, how much does it matter. Assuming one was not fired.

What would be considered short?

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