On my resume, I have two jobs that I stayed at for less than six months (one was a layoff, so that’s generally less difficult to explain).

However, if you held four or more brief positions, you run the risk of over-crowding your resume and seeming like someone who leaps quickly from job to job. In this case, opt for a more ...

It's a short stint, a blink of an eye, a flash, a blip…an instant. And think about all the questions it will raise. It could be a terrible bruise on an otherwise pristine resume.

Now, on the other hand, if the job was short-term because it was designed that way, like contract work or, say, working on a political campaign, absolutely include it on your resume. That’s not ...

Q: What’s the best way to explain long unemployment gaps, weird job moves, short job stints, multiple moves etc. on a resume? A: A good resume tells a story: Your story.

After 12 years in IT, this month's Resume Makeover candidate has accumulated a wealth of experience, but his highlights and successes were hidden in a dense six-page resume. But our resume writer ...