Context engineer in manufacturing. I’ve been at my current job for 5 months. It’s not great and I’m looking to move on. However, I want to stay long enough that I can have it on my resume without awkward questions. How long do you think that should be?

I would feel weird listing anything less than a year. I feel like it takes a year to really get up to speed on a job, in engineering anyway, before you’re out of training and really say if it’s for you. (I’m not talking about actually miserable conditions like bad team, bad safety, etc.)

  • helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world
    6·
    12 天前

    Keep it positive and about your goals, and explain why the company you’re applying to can fulfill your goals. Focus on the future while sprinkling in something positive about what you did at the past job.

    "While there I accomplished X, however the position did not meet my career goal of Y. I’m looking to join your team as an Z here continue developing my skills in Y.

    Here’s an example; you’re goal is to be park ranger. Last park only had you doing trash pick up. The park your applying for does all kinds of community engagement/event type stuff.

    “While there I had a fulfilling job keeping the parks clean, however the position was not leading me towards my goal to become a park ranger. I’m looking to join your team as a junior ranger to continue developing my skills for community events and continuing my work of preserving the environment.”

    Fluff it up a bit to not sound scripted and you’ll be fine.

  • AlecSadler@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    2·
    12 天前

    If it’s FTE then maybe 6mos.

    If it’s contract, no minimum. If it’s a super short contract I just bundle it with some other entry or a self-employed entry.

    For overlapping FTE I just list one or the other.

    For overlapping contract it doesn’t matter so I lost them all.

  • bitchkat@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    12 天前

    Just list the years in your resume and not the months. Then you can skip over a short term job.

  • iii@mander.xyzEnglish
    1·
    12 天前

    As long as it isn’t a pattern it’s alright. Sometimes things don’t work out.

    • zout@fedia.io
      1·
      12 天前

      This. I’d be more hesitant if someone has a lot of 1,5 - 2 year stints, than something like 3 years - 5 years - 5 months. As long as it’s recent, I wouldn’t list a 5 month job I had 10 years ago unless it was really relevant for the job I’m applying for.

  • ryokimball@infosec.pub
    1·
    12 天前

    The problem I would see most with a 5-month entry is, why is this person leaving so soon? Are they going to leave us just as quickly?

    Different industries and managers are going to interpret things differently. If you can justify the short stint and especially if you are job hunting while keeping the current job, then I wouldn’t worry much about it, just be prepared for it if it comes up as a question. And of course keep in mind, trash talking past employers never looks good.