Job-hopping is less "worrisome" to hiring managers/HR professionals if they can see evidence of progression from one job to the next. My advice would be to clearly convey how each new job offered new opportunity, responsibility, etc., to clearly give an indication that the changes weren't due to difficulty "fitting in" or uncertainty about career path (even if they were), but to indicate that the changes were part of a development pathway. In addition, you might in the cover letter/email state something like: "While I've appreciated the opportunity to change positions to enhance my skills and gain new perspectives, I'm at a point in my career where I'm hoping to find a company where there is opportunity for internal growth."

You should definitely acknowledge your work history vs. trying in any way to hide it. An experienced recruiter has seen all of the tricks and it is a big turn off.

You should acknowlege a change in your status but nothing too warm and fuzzy. More than ever you must show your professionalism.

For example- A suggestion for what I would write might be: " My current work history is a reflection of my past search for the right fit for my skills and contributions. I have currently completed an 18 month course in X and am confident that given an opportunity I can contribute by my skills in X and am seeking a stable long term opportunity to do so. ( the abiity to show stability in anyway possible is the way out of your situation)

An example of what not to say is:" I have meditated on the reasoning of my inability to stay put at one job and have found peace in the idea of a long term situation". Your recruiter will do nothing more than share with her co-workers like this...."Hey guys....check out this chick....what a riot." Yeh...dont share your feelings....no one wants to know at this stage in the game.

Absolutely! You are not alone in this situation but you are smart to realize that the job hopping could detract from your resume. Job hopping has certainly become more common place, particularly considering the state of the economy, but the employer will certainly want to understand your logic and reasoning of why you chose to leave a job and pursue another.
When you are preparing for the interview, it�s helpful to put yourself in the shoes of the employer. If you are the best candidate since sliced bread, but the employer fears they might be your next stopover, they won�t consider you a serious candidate.
Prepare logical, succinct talking points that explain your reasoning for each career move you made and why you made it. And above all else, allow your sincerity to shine through. Employers don�t hire the resume, they hire the individual.

Vin McCaffrey
Founder and CEO
Game Theory Group International

The desire to settle down and focus on developing your career at a new organization is admirable. This should also help you in determining the right organizations and cultures to pursue for employment.

However, the most important things that an organization is looking for in potential employees are demonstrated skill sets. Thus, it would be most helpful in your resume to focus on quantifiable accomplishments you have had in prior roles. Sharing these accomplishments will help demonstrate that you are the type of person who should be a candidate for a role with their organization.

Remember, the resume is designed to get you a phone or in person interview. Once you get to the interview process, there will be an opportunity to express your desire for a longer term career with their firm and share specifically why.

Dwain Celistan
Career Acceleration Coach
CareerAccerationCoach.com

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