Hidden Treasures in “Resume Land”

When a resume with a ‘choppy’ looking work history lands on your desk what’s your first thought?  “Job-hopper”  “Red flag” right?  Consider this – many people have had very successful careers consisting of multiple project-based assignments.  These are most often misinterpreted and if you’re doing this you may be missing out on some great talent!  Successfully completing temporary projects demonstrates loyalty, flexibility, confidence, willingness and many more characteristics that are desirable in an employee, not to mention the technical skills gained and enhanced by their experiences.  Think about this – would you rather hire someone who chose not to work for 18 months or someone that continued working, learning and helping employers in a time of need and a period when there were few opportunities by taking project assignments?  The next time you see a resume with more than a few jobs in the past few years – don’t be so quick to discount it.  Look a little harder and deeper.  Have a conversation.  You may be very pleasantly surprised!!!