Is it considered dishonest to leave short-term employment off your resume?

Question

i thought it was OK to leave jobs off of your resume if you don't think they are important (E.g., jobs which are short-term consulting jobs where you are let go, say in less than 2 months, because you did not possess necessary job requirements).

So during the interview, if you are asked about the employment gap, then answer honestly about the job you omitted. Otherwise, don't worry about it. Is this reasoning correct?

Answer 1

I don't think it's dishonest, if there short jobs it makes you look unstable in your job history

Answer 2

would not recommend this. If they uncovered this during an interview
a) You would sweat like a pig and look really uncomfortable
b) They would wonder how honest you are and what else you are hiding.

Instead think of ways to briefly summarise any period like that without any gaps in the dates.

Remember the function of a resume is not to get you a job-it is to get you an interview. If you get there under false pretences it is unlikely you will get the job.

If you have periods that you are less than proud of you can anticipate the questions you might get asked. Think up answers that show how you became better for it, learned something, or developed a strength etc etc.

You will sleep better if you are honest

Answer 3

I think it would be better to put it on the resume and state under responsibilities that it was a consultant job and was short term. I think it looks better then an employment gap on the resume.

Answer 4

A lot of it is catch 22.If you lie and they catch you,then you look bad,on the other hand,if you have too many jobs in a short amount of time,you look like a job hopper.But everyone knows that people fudge on applications to get the job.It really depends on the job your applying for.Some people use the term "self employed"while they were in between jobs.

Answer 5

What I do is just not say anything about a job that is not relevant to the current job. Otherwise if the job(s) are relevant put it on your application, no matter how short the employment.

Answer 6

It is up to you. In your resume you want to portray yourself in the best possible light without lying. If there are time gaps in your resume you will be asked about them. Sometimes it is better to list them and possibly avoid the questions. Prospective employers usually like people who are very honest and up front about things.

Answer 7

They will probably ask about the gap. This is an ethical question, one in which you will have to answer for yourself. It would probably be best to go ahead and put it down.

Answer 8

I don't think it's dishonest. Well, it is reasonable. That's for sure!

Answer 9

i do not think it is dishonest,