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how to explain this while jobhunting

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  • 11-06-2017 12:35pm
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    LegacyUser
    Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    I recently took up a new job after a few months on the dole. I was in a bad way financially and took the job without really thinking it through. I've been there a month now and it's just not for me. I'm already looking out for something else but how do I handle this. Do I stick it in my cv and look flaky or what.


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    alroley
    Registered Users Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭alroley


    Leave it off your CV


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    Senna
    Registered Users Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    Really depends on the roles you are applying for, if it's professional work related to previous experience and qualifications, then you might leave it off. Personally I would always put it on, it always looks better to be working, but suppose it depend on industry.


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    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Doesn't necessarily look that bad - it shows that you will do what you have to do, rather than staying on the dole and being picky about jobs.

    I'd leave it on and be honest when asked - you were unemployed and so you jumped at the first job offer that came your way. But you've come to realise that it's not for you so you're looking for a more permanent role.


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