[USER]

I lost my FAANG job at the end of January. Thankfully I was able to secure a new one and will start next week.

This new one is not ideal as it pays 30% less than I’d normally make in tech, and I have to go in the office 3x a week (spouse and I share a car because he travels internationally a lot for his job and I have been working remotely for 15 years).

I am grateful for this job offer because the job market is really tough right now. It’s a good job but I know my worth in the market given my skills and experience (20+ years with leadership experience).

Having said that, I am actively still applying for jobs to hopefully land something better where I can settle permanently. Never burning any bridges.

For context, I am not a job hopper, I have only worked for two companies in my entire career – 21 and 3 years.

Questions: I have yet to update my LinkedIn profile showing that previous job ended.

Once I start my new job I am not sure if should update it with my new job given that I am actively still applying for more suitable roles with better compensation ($75k to $100k compensation increase difference from the one I am about to start).

A recruiter for a job I am interested called me:
-Does it look strange that I am starting a new job while interviewing for another?

– Should I include this new job in my resume and job application?

– What’s an acceptable employment timeframe to state the new one on my resume and job applications, 6 months?

– How do you justify the quick change?

The only thing I can think of is that “I received a too good to pass up offer for a job that better aligns with my experience and skill set.”

[Jamie]

I wouldn’t update LinkedIn since you can’t really explain the reason for the recent change. It’ll be on your resume.

Taking a job because you were laid off from the old one and looking for a new one more in line with your skills and experience is completely explainable.

[Stenger]

Just blame the crazy layoffs. They’re affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

You had to take a job quickly even though it’s not ideal.

[Saha]

I have changed jobs within 6 months, not because of layoffs, it’s just I realized I don’t like the job and found something better that suits me.

It’s completely fine to not stay long enough in a company.

There can be many reasons and your reasons are completely justifiable.

[Anindita]

I’m in this same situation of layoffs, found a new job but still looking for a new full time opportunity. I’m in house agency but embedded in a faang company.

The pay matches my old salary but benefits are not as great and there’s no equity.

Plus, it’s not my preference for the type of work/ department I’m in.
I didn’t add the company until after 3 months to my linked in.

A former colleague was only at a large tech company for 3 months (wasn’t what he had hope for), had the job on his resume and found a new job.

I think it’s safe to add to a resume so it looks like you’ve worked consistently.

You can say you realized the company didn’t feel like quite the right fit and you saw this opportunity and were more interested.

Good luck out there, it’s still rough.

[Juana]

Is it weird to start a new job while interviewing?
Not at all! It’s pretty common, and most employers get it.

You’re just keeping your options open while finding the right fit.
Should I include the new job on my resume?

Yes, definitely! Being transparent is key. You can explain that it’s a bridge role while you search for something that aligns better with your skills and goals.

How long should I stay in the job before listing it?
Even a few months is fine to list.

If it’s a short-term thing, you can mention in interviews that you’re seeking something more permanent.

How do you explain a quick change?
Just say, “It was a great offer that aligned well with my skills at the time, but I’m still looking for the right long-term fit.” Simple and concise.

You’re in a strong position, and the right opportunity will come. Good luck with the new role, and keep us posted

[Sarah]

I’m a senior product manager in EdTech. I started at a job and within the first couple of weeks I realized that it was not for me, I still included it on my resume and when I spoke with recruiters/interviewed I let them know it was a great company, the job just wasn’t the best fit and I wanted something more in line with my skill set, it wasn’t a problem at all.

I found a job and left 3 months after starting.

I still included it on my resume because otherwise it looks like I have a really big gap with no work history.

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