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I graduated from college in May of 2015, and since then have worked a full-time internship and two jobs in the Internet marketing industry. My last job was with a great company that I really enjoyed, but I was laid off yesterday (nearly 100 other people were as well) after only working there two months. How do I explain these short stints on a resume when looking for a new jobs?
In addition, I am planning on going to law school next fall. Should I even worry about getting 9-5 employment if I'm only going to be there for 6-9 months anyways? Perhaps my time would be spent better learning a transferable skill like sales?
I am planning on going to law school next fall. Should I even worry about getting 9-5 employment if I'm only going to be there for 6-9 months anyways?
I would not tell prospective employers you're thinking of going back to school next year. Chances are they won't hire you and you'll find yourself unemployable for an extended period of time. Don't worry about what you'll be doing, or how they'll feel, 9 months from now; focus on the present. Your goal is to get a 9-5 job and make money. Worry about your interests before theirs. If you do happen to leave for law school, then explaining it to future employers is pretty simple...you had to leave because you became a full-time student to focus on your studies.
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Originally Posted by TitanRam
Perhaps my time would be spent better learning a transferable skill like sales?
If you're concerned about short stints on a resume, taking a sales job is probably the last thing you'll want to do.
I graduated from college in May of 2015, and since then have worked a full-time internship and two jobs in the Internet marketing industry. My last job was with a great company that I really enjoyed, but I was laid off yesterday (nearly 100 other people were as well) after only working there two months. How do I explain these short stints on a resume when looking for a new jobs?
In addition, I am planning on going to law school next fall. Should I even worry about getting 9-5 employment if I'm only going to be there for 6-9 months anyways? Perhaps my time would be spent better learning a transferable skill like sales?
Really? You are going to law school. Empty trash in a law office. 3 years before I became an RN I was a home health aide. You get knowledge just being around it. Guess who was hired 1st in class?
I would not tell prospective employers you're thinking of going back to school next year. Chances are they won't hire you and you'll find yourself unemployable for an extended period of time. Don't worry about what you'll be doing, or how they'll feel, 9 months from now; focus on the present. Your goal is to get a 9-5 job and make money. Worry about your interests before theirs. If you do happen to leave for law school, then explaining it to future employers is pretty simple...you had to leave because you became a full-time student to focus on your studies.
If you're concerned about short stints on a resume, taking a sales job is probably the last thing you'll want to do.
Okay, I'll definitely still look for 9-5 opportunities. Why do you say that about sales though? Are they especially anti-job hoppers in that field?
Really? You are going to law school. Empty trash in a law office. 3 years before I became an RN I was a home health aide. You get knowledge just being around it. Guess who was hired 1st in class?
I'm definitely applying to some law firms (and have done so in the past), but they're also big on having some legal secretarial experience (obviously haha).
Highly dependent on what law school you attend/what you're paying. I would only go to a top 20 school without taking out loans, and I've already succeed that this admissions cycle (full-ride at a school in the 16-20 range, hoping for more good results as well).
But in general, I agree; law school is waste of time and money for most candidates.
Also, how do I address getting laid off on a resume? Would I mention that next to the listed position? I know it was only two months, but I'd still like to list it on my resume.
Okay, I'll definitely still look for 9-5 opportunities. Why do you say that about sales though? Are they especially anti-job hoppers in that field?
Sales jobs are high turnover. Most of the biggest jerks I've ever encountered during the interview process have all been sale hiring managers. The common theme among all of them seems to be unreasonable sales goals, just look at various employee reviews on sites like Glassdoor. Based on the personality test I took, I'm more introverted and logical, which puts me at odds with these sales positions.
Sales jobs are high turnover. Most of the biggest jerks I've ever encountered during the interview process have all been sale hiring managers. The common theme among all of them seems to be unreasonable sales goals, just look at various employee reviews on sites like Glassdoor. Based on the personality test I took, I'm more introverted and logical, which puts me at odds with these sales positions.
Oh gotcha. I was just thinking sales would be a good skill to learn, especially if I decide to have my own law firm down the road.
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