I started a new job in July.

21 Comments

1. AnonymousSeptember 13,2024 at 1:36PM UTC

   No. Leave this short term job if your resume. Tell any interviewer that you’re still unemployed and looking. No one will question that. The job market is tough and it’s common to see gaps for months. Trying to explain the bad job/boss/company is not something you ever want to do. Good luck.

2. MARI S PHONASA, CPSM & CPSDSeptember 13,2024 at 1:41PM UTC

   I would list since it would show up in your employment records, and if asked why the short stint, you could say it was a filler role while you search for your dream/ideal job.

3. Doris NwanneSeptember 13,2024 at 2:27PM UTC

   Exactly what I am going through in my new place of work. I haven't seen any CEO this toxic in my life who wants to micromanage and be toxic at the same time. I hope to get a better place before November 2024

4. AnonymousSeptember 13,2024 at 3:08PM UTC

   I went through a similar situation and debated whether or not to list the position. Based on the advice I received, I finally removed it as it wasn't benefiting my search. I use my previous role as my last position. Good luck and wish you a better fit in the future!

5. Liz PatelSeptember 13,2024 at 3:17PM UTC

   I think you should keep in on there and just present it pragmatically. Life is not rainbows and sunshine, and at some point everyone has had a "bad" fit. So just say, it wasn't a good fit, or that they misrepresented your duties, and what you ended up doing was not in your wheelhouse. It says that you are honest, but not a complainer. It also sets the stage for others to not misrepresent positions to you, because your gorgeous bada$$ won't stay if they do! ?. Wishing you the best of experiences going forward.

6. AnonymousSeptember 13,2024 at 4:18PM UTC

   You can leave it off your resume but be prepared to discuss it in interviews. TBH I've learned so much more from the bad fits than the good fits over my career that while I'm thankful they've ended, I've used what I've learned to help some amazing organizations.

7. AnonymousSeptember 13,2024 at 6:51PM UTC

   I would never mention it.

   First, your contribution was minimal

   Second, it just begs more questions. So it's distracting.

8. AnonymousSeptember 13,2024 at 10:34PM UTC

   Former recruiter here, list it. Background checks and employment checks could find it.

   If asked why you are seeking a new role, say unfortunately the position is not how the job was described nor duties I was hired to do. Your position sounds like a much better fit for my skills. I fully understand this may seem like I’m not committed but truly I am. I was shocked when I began the role but realize it’s better to find a position quickly that fits my skills better. I’ve been there. Sometimes we learn real quick it was a bad fit and we have all had them. I sucked it up for 18 months in one but I should have left sooner. Good luck and let us know how it works out.

9. AnonymousSeptember 14,2024 at 1:28AM UTC

   No, do not list it. That is a very minor gap in your resume. Not enough to matter.

   OR you can take the "former recruiter here" advice and list it but frame it in the manner shared in that post.

10. AnonymousSeptember 14,2024 at 12:48PM UTC

    Don’t list it. Employment gaps are the norm in this competitive job market. If asked, say it was a temporary position you took to help make ends meet and the role ended. No need to elaborate further.

11. GirlBossanova934974September 14,2024 at 1:14PM UTC

    I would leave this job on your resume. And just be FACTUAL about your reason for departure. KEEP IT to I was told I would be doing the following tasks and this is NOT what happened. LEAVE OUT any discussion about managers, lies, micromanagement et al. And no talk about toxic cultures. Chalk it up to a big misunderstanding.

12. AnonymousSeptember 14,2024 at 4:59PM UTC

    I think you have 2 options, one- remove them and go back to the last employer you have on the resume and make that present. Be sure your linkedin shows same. Then when asked just stay on topic of wanting to make a change and that company will be the one you are leaving. Reasons stay the same. Alternatively, do put on the one now and be prepared to say the fit is not a good one for you and the role is not as described. That is the lesser option because it puts you on defense to speak about things that are wrong and negative and doing so in an interview about any current or prior employer does not bode well for you. As an additional option you could remove the name of the place you are currently and say you are doing contract work while you focus on your job search to find a perfect place to hang your hat for the next 4 years.

13. AnonymousSeptember 14,2024 at 5:05PM UTC

    This sounds like my exact situation. 9 months in and just recently layed off. I too been struggling with listing on my resume. The title of my role, vs what I did is a complete contradiction. I knew on day one the scope of my " job description" completely went south and continued to move further and further away from the requested job description I initially requested. Now, seeking new employment, how do I even begin to describe the out of scope work and relate it to the years of experience I have.

14. ppinesSeptember 17,2024 at 3:23AM UTC

    Would it be possible to create a hybrid title that could better describe your role and tie in the duties? A hybrid role typically refers to a job position that combines responsibilities from two or more distinct job functions or skill sets. Perhaps describe the achievements first and use that as a basis to "re-title" your role and list it as a temp role? Eg: Customer Success Engineer (combines customer service with engineering skills).

15. AnonymousSeptember 14,2024 at 8:03PM UTC

    We should make a distinction between a resume and an application.

    A resume is a marketing document. Do what you wish.

    An application is trickier, because I've been told they only verify what you list, but it's possible they could find out about a job you didn't list. Some companies will tell you to list everything.

    Some ATS systems do not even ask for full work history, just a resume upload.

    It's not unusual to take a job and have it not be a good fit or not as described. I once left a role with short tenure like this because I changed jobs (due to instability in my workplace and low pay) and the new job was not a good fit.

16. AnonymousSeptember 15,2024 at 1:37PM UTC

    It's so sad an unfortunate I had to leave s job for tje same reason toxic and vial.

17. AnonymousSeptember 16,2024 at 12:51PM UTC

    How much does it add to the previous gap between jobs? Only keep it on your resume if it adds value to your chances at a job you are applying to (I can't even think of how 60 days of experience could add value, but there may be exceptions in some highly specialized fields) or helps fill a gap of more than a year. Since you are in your probationary period (in most companies, it's 90 days), you and the company have the right to terminate your employment without explanation.

18. Mich.Fr.September 16,2024 at 7:00PM UTC

    You can always list it as a contract position and leave it at that.

19. ppinesSeptember 17,2024 at 3:26AM UTC

    Did you complete any courses or volunteer work? Even if it was part-time it could be an option. If not, could you list it as a sabbatical?

20. Celena BartonSeptember 18,2024 at 12:12PM UTC

    Don’t list it. It will look like a red flag as employers may think you jump ship too early.

21. AnonymousSeptember 19,2024 at 12:51AM UTC

    I'd probably list them (or at least the longest tenures) and find a valid reason to have left each one for applications that ask it and for interviews that ask it. People move more often, and employers lay people off too much to have reasonable expectations of loyalty.

    While most people don't recommend saying a past company was toxic, saying they required RTO and the commute was unreasonable, the role was not as described at all, the company was laying people off or talking about it and you jumped ship for more stability.

    I actually kind of did that--I left a job after a big layoff changed the company and culture drastically and things got toxic, my next company laid me off, and I can't even really regret leaving the previous place because it had more rounds of layoffs after I left, and the most recent one decimated the department I had been in, so I would have been laid off anyway.