I just started this job 4 weeks ago and it wasn’t my ideal choice but it was an offer and I had to accept.

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October 23,2023 at 2:26PM UTC

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I just started this job 4 weeks ago and it wasn’t my ideal choice but it was an offer and I had to accept. I know it’s so early but when can I use this as experience on my resume ? How much time would you say put in before pursuing other employment?

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Jennifer YeeOctober 23,2023 at 3:26PM UTC
I think it’s ok to leave within 3 months and call it a “bad fit.” But you may not want to put it on your resume
AnonymousOctober 23,2023 at 4:38PM UTC
These days, I'd advise to never stop looking. Even if you are doing it more passively than anything. Sounds like you accepted an offer just to have a job. If that is the case, then unless you are really happy in this position, don't pull back on your search efforts. As far as when/if to put on your resume, I'm not going to guide you on that. I know there are all different schools of thought on that. Once I've been there few months, I'm likely to put it on mine and update my LinkedIn profile.
AnonymousOctober 26,2023 at 1:02PM UTC
I had something similar happen to me years ago during the Great Recession. I took a job I didn't want because I had to financially, but I never stopped looking for a job I actually wanted. After a few months at the job, I would initially add it to my resume only for roles where I thought it was relevant and where I could show transferrable skills, but once I reached the 6 month mark, I always included it to show that I was working.
It took about a year at the "non-ideal" job before I got a job doing something I really wanted to do. The job market today is similar to what it was back then so it may take some time.
AnonymousOctober 29,2023 at 12:39PM UTC
DO IT AT ANY TIME
Donna WhiteOctober 29,2023 at 11:25PM UTC
If you work one day at the job,you now can say you have experence and it's the truth. If the company shows you how to do something not in your job despcription these skills can be added to your resume.