When employers and human resource are going through resumes. There are mostly looking for red flags which help them identify the right candidates from the others. One of the biggest and most prominent red flag is too many experiences. You might think that having too much experience is a good thing, but it is not in all cases. If you have mentioned on your resume that you have worked on different temporary positions, paid internships or employments that lasted not more than a few months, this is one of the big red flag that the employer does not want to see.
Take a look at your CV and see if you have made the same mistake. Is it really necessary to mention all those experiences? It is better not to mention too many experiences because they will make you look like a job-hopper, someone who jumps from one job to another after the first few months. If it is necessary to mention them, then summarize all the job descriptions, responsibilities, companies, skills etc. under the same heading. For example, you have worked in 3 different IT companies in the past 1 year, you can mention all of the details under a single heading with a collective time frame. Although this is also a not-so-right technique, but it can at least help you get into the interview room where you can explain more.
Do not lie in any case, this is very important. I have seen people lie about their experiences thinking that they can fool the company about their experiences. But this lie does not last long as some employers will contact your previous employers and inquire about your experience. Secondly when you are in the interview room, the people on the other side of the table may have years of experience in your field and can judge your skills by asking questions.
How can you turn the red flag into something that goes in your favor? The best way is to address the issue. Why did you had so many internships or short employments? Tell the concerned person about what kind of skills you picked up during these employments. You can mention these details in your cover letter or in your resume. Use the right words and it can be turned in your favor. Emphasis on your experience as a whole that you are now confident about your abilities and can easily handle tasks of different nature and magnitude. Talk about the different projects that you have done in the past and you will be able to impress the employers.
Having lots of experience in your relevant field is not an issue. Organizations are usually looking for candidates that stick around for longer periods of time. You can mention this in your cover letter that you are looking for a job on a long term basis and it will benefit your job hunt.
Take a look at your CV and see if you have made the same mistake. Is it really necessary to mention all those experiences? It is better not to mention too many experiences because they will make you look like a job-hopper, someone who jumps from one job to another after the first few months. If it is necessary to mention them, then summarize all the job descriptions, responsibilities, companies, skills etc. under the same heading. For example, you have worked in 3 different IT companies in the past 1 year, you can mention all of the details under a single heading with a collective time frame. Although this is also a not-so-right technique, but it can at least help you get into the interview room where you can explain more.
Do not lie in any case, this is very important. I have seen people lie about their experiences thinking that they can fool the company about their experiences. But this lie does not last long as some employers will contact your previous employers and inquire about your experience. Secondly when you are in the interview room, the people on the other side of the table may have years of experience in your field and can judge your skills by asking questions.
How can you turn the red flag into something that goes in your favor? The best way is to address the issue. Why did you had so many internships or short employments? Tell the concerned person about what kind of skills you picked up during these employments. You can mention these details in your cover letter or in your resume. Use the right words and it can be turned in your favor. Emphasis on your experience as a whole that you are now confident about your abilities and can easily handle tasks of different nature and magnitude. Talk about the different projects that you have done in the past and you will be able to impress the employers.
Having lots of experience in your relevant field is not an issue. Organizations are usually looking for candidates that stick around for longer periods of time. You can mention this in your cover letter that you are looking for a job on a long term basis and it will benefit your job hunt.
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