Team FAQ: this question comes up often, so we've answered it below. Add your own experience, or a different view, in the comments.
A common worry: will short stints at companies look bad on a CV?
Team FAQ: this question comes up often, so we've answered it below. Add your own experience, or a different view, in the comments.
A common worry: will short stints at companies look bad on a CV?
One short stint is rarely a problem. A pattern of many short stints can be.
Hiring managers mostly worry about two things: whether you'll leave before you become productive, and whether you stayed long enough to deliver something meaningful.
When asked in interviews, keep it short and forward-looking: "I learned a lot there, especially X. I'm looking for more ownership of Y, which this role offers." Never criticise your previous employer.
Our guide on when to switch jobs lists the signs it's genuinely time to move, and the questions to ask yourself before you do.
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