How do you tell recruiters that you’re looking for a new role without sounding like you’re flakey…I started a new role in May, but an agency I freelanced for in the past posted a position I was interested in. My current job definitely isn’t horrible, but I’m not sure it’s something I want to keep doing. The agency I used to freelance for aligns way better with my interests, but does it look bad to try to jump jobs so soon? (I’m a junior, so I don’t want to burn bridges here)

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I think we need to get over the “x amount of months doesn’t look great on a CV” like so what it didn’t work out and you found a better fit? Absolutely zero wrong with that. Look at the other side: If the agency you’re currently at loses an account and has to downsize they fire you (last in - first out) without thinking about the optics of anything. It’s business, so you do you. <3

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thank you for the advice everyone!!

You can apply for a job at the new place, but ditching a job 2 months in won’t look great. If you get the new one, just leave the old one off your resume — and be sure to stay at least a year!

I’d tell the recruiter you loved working with them on the past, saw the role, and would love to learn more about it.

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^ This

“I don’t feel passionate about the work I am currently doing.”

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