How do you format a resume when you’re a “boomerang”? Meaning how should my resume look when I worked at “Agency A” for a few years then “Agency B” now returned to “Agency A”?

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Definitely want to hear what other people say ab this but the way I would personally do it is like:

Company A
Newest Role 2020-2023
[Bullet points]
Old Role 2015-2017
[Bullet Points]

Company B 2017-2020
[Bullet Points]

That way its still mostly in reverse sequential order but it isnt taking up a bunch more space? It would also help if you had a title change between company A and B. And if anyone asks in the interview, you could just say like "i really loved working at company A but i changed jobs because we relocated or they gave me [a better offer or a title change or whatever] and when company A was able to offer me career advancement opportunities i was happy to go back

But make sure to not phrase it like "hi company c, im just applying here jntil i can go back to company A again"

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I returned to a company after a few years. I keep the two roles separate and in chronological order. It allows me to highlight the different responsibilities and accomplishments of each. And TBH no one ever asks why I went back.

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I like boomerangs: it indicates they were considered good enough to be rehired.

I would format it in such a way that showcases I’m a boomerang.

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And for additional context, this was a lateral move from my previous agency that laid me off to my current company (where I “boomeranged” to when I previously worked there pre and during COVID -era).

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