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I have a bit of a problem. After being laid off, I took a job at a chain (let's call it Kinko's) to make ends meet. After 4 months, the shop owner decided to close his Kinko's and merge with another one. I was out of work for a month collecting unemployment until the NEW Kinko's (that was merged) called and hired me on, where I now do the same work as in my former position.
My question is - how do I handle this on a resume? It's not a great job, and I'm doing the SAME work for this Kinko's as the former one. I really don't want to list my responsibilities with both jobs, taking up unnecessary space when my previous, better jobs reflect my real skills.
Any insight would be welcome.
Last edited by max_sterling; 03-30-2013 at 12:52 PM..
If this is 2 locations of the same company merging, I'd use your start date with the first location and the end date with the second location. Then I'd add a note at the end of your job description "unemployed 1 month during location merger", or something like that.
I have a bit of a problem. After being laid off, I took a job at a chain (let's call it Kinko's) to make ends meet. After 4 months, the shop owner decided to close his Kinko's and merge with another one. I was out of work for a month collecting unemployment until the NEW Kinko's (that was merged) called and hired me on, where I now do the same work as in my former position.
My question is - how do I handle this on a resume? It's not a great job, and I'm doing the SAME work for this Kinko's as the former one. I really don't want to list my responsibilities with both jobs, taking up unnecessary space when my previous, better jobs reflect my real skills.
Max, I agree with EzPeterson and move4ward. Although you need to be truthful on your resume, you do not need to throw the baby under the bus. The resume is a format intended as an advertisement where you put your best foot forward. Do not include unnecessary red flags. You have heard, “Keep it simple.” The resume is not a legal document but your application is, and you need to spell out every date and job position in strict chronological order on a job application. We can choose different formats for a resume, however, and group items as we want as long as ensuring the integrity of the document in an honest way. When invited to an interview, you can explain the particulars of the merger if you feel it is pertinent. The employer will see the dates on your application anyway and ask you any questions. He/she will be mostly interested in your core competencies and if you are a fit for the position. It is perfectly acceptable not to include months with the year. There are almost as many opinions as people when it comes to resumes. Best of luck!
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Resume Problem
