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lavrentis

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Been given a month's work by a company (which may be longer).

 

Even though I'm happy with getting the experience, I'm worried about how to put on CV - as, again, it's only 4 weeks and future employers may question why I've only been there for quite a small period...

 

Anyone got any advice?

 

What is it doing ?

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RowlattsFox

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Been given a month's work by a company (which may be longer).

Even though I'm happy with getting the experience, I'm worried about how to put on CV - as, again, it's only 4 weeks and future employers may question why I've only been there for quite a small period...

Anyone got any advice?

I'd just specify that it was a short term contract on your CV. Not ideal, particularly if you've got a few of them but shows willingness to me.

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Facecloth

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Been given a month's work by a company (which may be longer).

Even though I'm happy with getting the experience, I'm worried about how to put on CV - as, again, it's only 4 weeks and future employers may question why I've only been there for quite a small period...

Anyone got any advice?

What Rowlatts said. It's not ideal having to put lots of short term work on a cv, but employers would rather see that than a huge Lamby like gap in your employment.

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Wymsey

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Thanks.

 

What I'm saying is, will too many 'temporary' work contracts (despite it 'plugging' employment gaps), put employers off wanting someone long-term - or does it depend on other things (such as considering references)?

 

Am no specialist on this type of thing.

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StanSP

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It shouldn't do. Depends who you're up against I guess and what other experience other applicants might have. Sell yourself on the CV as best as possible and when it comes to interview time, make sure you can justify having all these short-term contracts and how it's worked in your favour. And if it's a job where you want to be based long-term, explain how you think it's the right time for you to be based somewhere longer and how this previous experience has helped to get  you where you are now. 

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Wymsey

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It shouldn't do. Depends who you're up against I guess and what other experience other applicants might have. Sell yourself on the CV as best as possible and when it comes to interview time, make sure you can justify having all these short-term contracts and how it's worked in your favour. And if it's a job where you want to be based long-term, explain how you think it's the right time for you to be based somewhere longer and how this previous experience has helped to get  you where you are now. 

Thanks.

 

Can I ask what Facecloth mentioned - 'huge Lamby like gap in your employment'*

 

*Have I missed something on here/on this? Is this guy struggling to get anything?  :unsure:

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MPH

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Thanks.

 

Can I ask what Facecloth mentioned - 'huge Lamby like gap in your employment'*

 

*Have I missed something on here/on this? Is this guy struggling to get anything?  :unsure:

 

 

 

Never a truer word said...

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Jon the Hat

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Thanks.

 

What I'm saying is, will too many 'temporary' work contracts (despite it 'plugging' employment gaps), put employers off wanting someone long-term - or does it depend on other things (such as considering references)?

 

Am no specialist on this type of thing.

 

In an ideal world you would work for longer periods, but I think it depends how you present it.  Much better to do something than nothing, and I think if you focus on what you have learned in each role you can package it as giving you a broad experience base in a fairly short time.  Focus on what you achieved in each role and you can show you learn quickly and deliver on time.

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foxfanazer

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Totally agree with the advice you've been given WF. Turn it into a positive and talk about how each role has taught you something new which gives you broader experience. Found myself in a similar position and found that being honest and showing you have a positive outlook is appreciated

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Just had a callback from a place I applied for yesterday and I've got an interview on the 1st July - they've asked to do it on Skype since I live quite far away and it's a morning one: what's the conduct for video interviews: Suit and tie still I'd guess and in terms of placement in the house - does it matter? Should I be doing it in my Kitchen or office rather than bedroom (where my computer is normally set up)?

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Just had a callback from a place I applied for yesterday and I've got an interview on the 1st July - they've asked to do it on Skype since I live quite far away and it's a morning one: what's the conduct for video interviews: Suit and tie still I'd guess and in terms of placement in the house - does it matter? Should I be doing it in my Kitchen or office rather than bedroom (where my computer is normally set up)?

 

I respect a man who does it on the loo. Don't be afraid to stand out.

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Just had a callback from a place I applied for yesterday and I've got an interview on the 1st July - they've asked to do it on Skype since I live quite far away and it's a morning one: what's the conduct for video interviews: Suit and tie still I'd guess and in terms of placement in the house - does it matter? Should I be doing it in my Kitchen or office rather than bedroom (where my computer is normally set up)?

Suit and tie above the waist and stark bollock naked below.

Just remember not to stand up to adjust the lighting.

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Just had a callback from a place I applied for yesterday and I've got an interview on the 1st July - they've asked to do it on Skype since I live quite far away and it's a morning one: what's the conduct for video interviews: Suit and tie still I'd guess and in terms of placement in the house - does it matter? Should I be doing it in my Kitchen or office rather than bedroom (where my computer is normally set up)?

 

On the roof in a hotdog costume, you'll look like you're ready for anything

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