Should you put time frames on resume if you have several temp jobs?

Question

I am debating on putting job times on resume so the employer can look at my extensive experience. Does anyone else do this on their rez? Thanks

Answer 1

I agree with the person who works in HR. In addition, make sure that your resume includes relevant experience from your temp positions that pertain to the job you're seeking.



If you have a bunch of different temp jobs that are very short term, just leave out any that are irrelevant to the position you're seeking. If you stick with years on your job ranges, it shouldn't matter.



You could also put a header for the temp agency you worked for, and summarize the positions under it, and then have bullets with relevant skills and accomplishments.



Good luck in your job search!

Answer 2

You should always use dates of employment - I always advise people to use years only, months just adds to the confusion, is unecesary, they can ask you if they want to know. But if you have more experience it may never come up except on the application for itself.



One thing you can do is combine similar temp jobs under one heading, I have some consulting experience and I do this. You list the heading where you would normally put the company name as either the temp agency (if they're all for one) or something like "independent (administrative or whatever describes it) consulting" - then list your best accomplishments in a sensible way under that. Give the years you did that combo of jobs. Be prepared to discuss exact dates in interview, or possibly even list them out in an email if they ask.



If you use this message you can make the most of your temp experience and present your qualifications from it more strongly.



Good luck!

Answer 3

Do you mean job 1 is from 8am - 5pm and job 2 is from 6pm - 12am? I've never seen that on a resume before, but if you're working more than full-time between the 2 jobs it probably wouldn't hurt. If I see two jobs that run simultaneously on a resume, I assume they are part-time jobs.



There are not many real rules for resumes (sorry)... they come in many variations and different people have different preferences. Best rule of thumb is to submit a resume that is customized to the specific job to which you are applying--do whatever showcases you best.

Answer 4

For some reason companies and recruiters (thats me!) want to know that you have had continuous employment. So its best not to leave time frames out, even with temp jobs. So yes, put them in as far as possible.

Answer 5

You should always put time frames on resumes, and jobs should be listed starting with the most recent.

Answer 6

It relies upon. in case you prefer filler then bypass forward a positioned it down, in case you are able to justify why it replaced into so short term. additionally in case you have any sturdy expereicences or know-how won from the placement you are able to desire to communicate approximately. i think of there's a great corrilation between chilly sales in a mall and shopper provider. in case you have been useful there then it teach human beings skills and staying power. you are able to desire to attempt to have at minimum 2 jobs indexed if no longer 3-4. yet i does no longer bypass back further than 4. superb of success!