I'm a software developer, and have spent the past several years working in the not-very-stable videogame business. So, my resume includes a number of short stints at companies that were losing money in a big way. In videogames, this is normal, and no employer really cares if you've been at a lot of other firms. However, I've made up mind to get out of that field and do something different. Do I tell potential employers in other businesses that I wasn't fired from two recent companies on my resume, but that the companies had problems that led to my being let go? (Or in two other cases, that I chose not to extend a contract position to full employment?) Currently, I'm NOT explaining these issues on my resume.
2006-08-29 15:16:03 · 10 answers · asked by Blenderhead 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You don't explain why you left jobs on your resume. When/if it comes up in the interview - then you explain the industry.
Use a different format instead of chronological. You can lump your similar experiences together focusing on the experience and skills - not the short stints.
Sites like monster and careerbuilder and college career centers usually have examples of the different formats.
2006-08-29 15:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by yundo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next two last sentence is a good answers, "most of the positions were contract positions that were not extended to full time positions." Most contract positions in the IT field are not extended because they are never intended to become full time. But do not explain on resume. Let them ask.
2006-08-29 15:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you're getting serious now. Before, you went for jobs that looked like fun but now you're more interested in building a career. It's part of being creative and the right employer will understand that (unless it's been 20 years; then you're in worse shape).
Gaps in employment are more af a problem for jobs involving military equipment; those customers don't like people with big gaps missing, especially if they have been out of the country. But if you're not looking to be "cleared", it's not a big deal.
2006-08-29 15:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most appropriate response is to be honest and educate others on the history of that type work. There was a time when people stayed on the job for a long time, but it is a thing of the past.
2006-08-29 15:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sweet P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont lie, dont Exaggerate, Dont put anything related to issue on resume, go , make a good impression and give an honest answer when asked, all the best :)
2006-08-30 00:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-29 15:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not, instead of listing each job seperately, prepare your resume using a category approach and highlight how many years you have been a software developer (and then downplay the actual companies you have worked for)
2006-08-29 17:24:56 · answer #7 · answered by capollar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This web site has a lot of resume information.
2006-08-29 16:15:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LIE - exaggerate - whatever it takes
2006-08-29 15:23:01 · answer #9 · answered by jonnygaijin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you say, "Reorganization"?
2006-08-29 15:25:19 · answer #10 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋