Was working at a small firm for 2.5 years part time while in grad school full time, then joined a major government contractor 9 months ago, and just got a LOW bc my contract was affected. This is my only true work experience besides internships. Will an only 9 month stint look like a red flag to recruiters, etc.? I’m worried it’ll prevent be from even getting looked at.

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It will not be a red flag. If you’re in the DC area, everyone knows what’s going on.

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Lay off happens and people bounce between jobs all the time now. Just have an answer prepared for when they ask you why you left

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