how to show short contracts

[naveensoni]

Hi,

I have done a month contract, how to show such short contarcts on CV, does it impact on getting new recruitment?

pls advise,

-Thanks
nav

[naveensoni]

Hi,

I have done a month contract, how to show such short contarcts on CV, does it impact on getting new recruitment?

pls advise,

-Thanks
nav

pls reply!

[expat]

pls reply!

Whose turn is it to reply, naveensoni is getting stroppy!

It ain't my turn to answer questions.

[Spacecadet]

Whose turn is it to reply, naveensoni is getting stroppy!

It ain't my turn to answer questions.

Sorry, I forget to check the RTFM lists today... looks like its my turn
FYI - Its NickFitz's turn next, so who ever asks the question had better have a good attention span

how to show such short contarcts on CV,

Dates worked, client, position
then some detail about what you did

does it impact on getting new recruitment?

yes

[expat]

Sorry, I forget to check the RTFM lists today... looks like its my turn
FYI - Its NickFitz's turn next, so who ever asks the question had better have a good attention span



Dates worked, client, position
then some detail about what you did



yes

Does that count as 3 turns answering stupid questions?

[pmeswani]

Hi,

I have done a month contract, how to show such short contarcts on CV, does it impact on getting new recruitment?

pls advise,

-Thanks
nav

Don't bother putting anything on your CV. If an agency asks what you did in that time, just say you were sunbathing on the beaches of Goa or the Maldeaves. Take your pick and hope for the best.

If it were me, I would put all my jobs that I have done in the past 5 years, regardless of how short. I've been asked a number of times why my recent jobs have been short.. never caused me a major problem, apart from not getting a job.

[sounds]

Depends on what you were hired for. If it is for a specific piece of work, then add it to the CV. Make sure you mention why this piece of work was a benefit to the client. Successful short term contracts prove that you can 'hit the ground running'.
If your work has been a regular one, say to cover a permie sickness, do not mention it ...

There is another thread in the recent past discussing the pros/cons of short term work. have a look in there.

Hi,

I have done a month contract, how to show such short contarcts on CV, does it impact on getting new recruitment?

pls advise,

-Thanks
nav

[BlasterBates]

Probably not worth putting on unless it is relevant, that makes you look good.

[dmini]

I have a 2 day contract on mine. No I wasnt kicked out - that was the original length of the contract from day1
Also a splattering of short (<1month ) contracts, as well longer contracts, many with renewals.

Never been queried by any agent / interviewer. Never seen it as a drawback, apart from the length my CV gets to.