Seems like I'm stuck.

Anonymous

February 16,2024 at 2:19AM UTC

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Seems like I'm stuck. Been with my current employer for 15 months. It's been an extremely bumpy ride between layoffs and restructuring that has me stuck in a role I wasn't hired for and absolutely hate doing. I'm already feeling burnt out from the workload and the company culture. I've had 2 phone screens and one formal interview in the last month. The big hang up seems to be my short tenure. I work in accounting/finance, where longevity is valued and being here only a year seems to be problematic. This market is very competitive due to all of the talented people who have been laid off. I'm beginning to see that I may have to stick it out until the two year mark. It sucks that employers always seem to hold all of the cards.

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AnonymousFebruary 16,2024 at 3:45AM UTC
Try saying "contract role ending ". Also make sure your resume is tip-top. I'm in finance, and yes, I created a PPT presentation and researched the organization beyond LinkedIn for the interviews: did my homework
Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachFebruary 16,2024 at 8:04PM UTC
Are you controlling the narrative around your "short time" at your current employer? Or are you letting the interviewer make assumptions and ask you questions about it ?
AnonymousFebruary 16,2024 at 9:02PM UTC
I am. My company's layoffs were well advertised as it is a Fortune 5 company. But it seemed like they didn't want to take the risk. The one I just had the phone screen for is exactly the type of role I've been working towards. I'm hoping to at least get to the next round of interviews but we'll see.