{"id":48790,"date":"2022-12-23T12:00:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T17:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/?p=48790"},"modified":"2023-12-28T18:36:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T23:36:06","slug":"should-you-add-temporary-work-to-your-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/should-you-add-temporary-work-to-your-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Add Temporary Work to Your Resume?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Writing a resume can be challenging enough. However, if you have a mix of full-time and temporary jobs, or mostly temporary jobs, it can be tricky to know how to list them \u2013 or if you should include them at all. Here\u2019s a look at the pros and cons, so you can create a resume that works for you<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

When to List Temp Jobs & When to Avoid It<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

In most cases, you should list your temporary work. After all, you don\u2019t want a hiring manager to think you have a big gap in your work history when really you were employed in temporary assignments.<\/p>\r\n

The question is how to list it. For instance, do you list each job separately as its own position, or do you group them together under a \u201cTemporary Jobs\u201d subhead? The decision is up to you, however, it\u2019s one area where a professional resume writer<\/a> can make the best recommendation.<\/p>\r\n

The only time when listing a temp job can hurt you is if it\u2019s far outside your field. For instance, if you\u2019re applying for a job in accounting, and you took a temp job at a seasonal restaurant to make ends meet, then don\u2019t want highlight it on your resume \u2013 unless there\u2019s something relevant to the position you\u2019re applying to.<\/p>\r\n

How to Put Temp Work on Your Resume<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

If you decide to include your temporary jobs<\/a> on your resume, you need to approach it properly. Otherwise, your resume might look confusing and messy. Generally, you should list your jobs in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent position.<\/p>\r\n

Next, be sure to state the employer\u2019s name, your job title, and label it as temporary. If it lasted for two months and you don\u2019t indicate it was temporary, you\u2019ll look like a job hopper. Avoid this by calling out your jobs as temporary. Also, list your dates of employment, your duties, and highlight any achievements, just like you would with a full-time job.<\/p>\r\n

Here's an example:<\/p>\r\n

XYZ Corp.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Temporary Receptionist, August 2022-November 2022<\/em><\/p>\r\n