Went into industry a couple months ago. Previously 3 years in consulting. Okay gig but doesn’t feel right for me and want to apply elsewhere. Is it acceptable to tell recruiters it wasn’t a right fit if they ask about the short time I’ve been at the company? How can I phrase it better? Will switching now look bad?

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Instead of right fit, I would focus on how it didn't align to your overall career goals. Then you could pivot and tell recruiters why the company you're interviewing with is a better aligned to what you want to achieve

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Do you mind listing some reasons why you feel that way?

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You could also consider leaving it off your resume completely if it’s only been a few months (and if you do move now, I’d suggest leaving it off your resume in the future). If you only show years there’s no gap either.

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