Don’t like new job

[burbuja0512]

Summer can be more difficult to find job listings, so sticking it out until October might not be an option, depending on your field. However, if jobs are plentiful in your field, I totally agree with Ideas. Just leave it off.

You can avoid the blank spots in your resume generally by NEVER listing months, only years. This only works if you have a few jobs already on there, but please keep it in mind. For example, a resume could show Job A, 2011-2013. Job B 2013 - 2016. Job C 2016 - Present.

Another possibility is to mention the job as a "project" and imply that it was a great thing to do post graduation, but suggest that it was never intended to be a permanent job. This obviously won't work for a variety of things, but can help in certain situations.

Yet another thought is to hurry up and get a volunteer position, which is a great idea when you're looking to increase your experience without having to actually get hired. My DS just leveraged volunteer ESL teaching once a week to an actual position - and he is still working on his bachelor's, so it's a huge step for him. Get creative with volunteer work. Maybe you can find something to highlight skills that you have gained through your current employer. (especially if you want to leave the current employer off - and it will help you fill a gap if you're really worried)

Lastly, and most importantly remember what a future employer can and cannot verify. Obviously you never want to lie, but a majority of things we sweat about on a resume aren't even verifiable! For example, if you suggest that a position was a temporary assignment, that is not likely verifiable. Be careful with this of course as people in the same industry do tend to know each other, but 'spinning' your resume to benefit you isn't likely to harm you as long as you're sensible.



P.S. What is on your LinkedIn? When you look for a new job, any serious future employers will check you out on LinkedIn. Make sure that it matches what is on your resume. When in doubt, be a little vague. Being intentionally and skillfully vague on LinkedIn isn't ideal, but it's a heck of a lot better than a glaring contradiction. And if you don't have a LinkedIn and are looking for work - get your profile up there NOW and just don't include your current position. Many people wait months to add their new job, so that's not unusual at all.

Good luck!