26-06-2025
How to turn job hopping into a win on your résumé
Short-term jobs are common in today's employment landscape, so don't fret if you have a few brief stints on your résumé. Not only can such experiences at several organizations showcase the breadth of your experience, your ability to adapt to new corporate cultures is also a skill you can sell.
But you do have to sell it it, and HR experts explain how to positively spin your employment scorecard and answer questions about your résumé that hiring managers may ask.
Should you list all your short-term jobs on your résumé?
Your résumé can be the first impression you make, so let it reflect an accurate history of your experience. 'Your résumé sets the tone for a transparent dialogue with potential employers,' says Jaune Little, director of recruiting services at Insperity who is based in Houston. 'Honesty builds trust, and trust is the foundation of any successful professional relationship.'
From her vantage point as a recruiting executive, Little says today's career paths are less linear. 'Many professionals are taking on project-based or exploratory roles to build skills, broaden their exposure, or recalibrate their long-term goals,' she continues. This kind of career agility reflects curiosity and self-awareness but knowing how to frame them in a conversation or cover letter can be make or break, she notes.
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