How fast after starting a new role is it acceptable to restart the job search? Do I need to stick it out for at least six months to avoid ruining my resume?

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In today's job market you can start looking today, and still end up being there for 6 months or longer. I and many others have been on the job hunt for that long or longer.

In general, there is not harm in looking and even moving to a new role soon, though you'll want the next job to be somewhereyou can stayba while. . One quick job hop due to bad fit totaly fine and common, what you dont want is to have 3 or 4 jobs in the next year.

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I feel like there is something missing from the question. Are you saying you don't like the job or environment/culture/pay? Or do you think it will be a bad reflection on your resume to job hop?

My opinion, You are not doing yourself any favors waiting. As long as you are doing your job, you owe the company nothing.

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As fast as you want. That’s business, as long as it’s not a frequent pattern you’re fine. You could also leave short positions off a resume if you want.

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