I’ve bounced between two agencies in four years because of layoffs and account losses, and my resume now looks super jumpy. From your side, what helps you distinguish between “red flag job hopper” and “victim of the industry” in advertising candidates?

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Most hiring managers look at patterns and context, not just the number of roles. A brief stint or two tied to layoffs, restructures, or account losses is usually fine if your story shows progression, solid references, and no unexplained exits, so use your resume and interviews to connect the dots and show stability despite the chaos

Also, any hiring manager worth their salt will know which agencies had layoffs. As long as your story matches reality you’re golden.

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