I was working for a great company 7 years ago and worked two months.

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September 23,2021 at 12:07AM UTC

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I was working for a great company 7 years ago and worked two months. A personal family health matter caused me to exit the position to take care of these issues and eventually estate matters. I was heartbroken on both accounts. I did eventually return to the workforce but with another company. The same position of 7 years ago has now opened and I would like to apply. I am no longer with my last employer as we had a downturn in business due to Covid and the company laid off a good percentage of the workforce. The dilemma is putting my time with the company I worked for two months on my resume. I would rather do a brief statement on my cover letter instead. Thoughts? Thanks!

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AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 12:52AM UTC
Yes. 2 months doesn't really tell the story.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 23,2021 at 1:57AM UTC
Do both. Cover letters are not always read. They also don't always make it through the process with the resume.
Michelle PrinceSeptember 28,2021 at 3:56PM UTC
I agree to include your delight to have the opportunity to return in your cover letter and show them you worked there on your resume - I suggest even go a step further and reach out to see if any of the people you worked with are still there - especially the manager. S/he will understand the predicament and hopefully hire you again.