I was temping when I was diagnosed with early stage ovarian cancer last fall. I haven't done temping in several months but am still signed up with the agency and would like to do temporary work (within the limits of what social security will let me do). How should I list that temp agency on my resume. Can I write "2014 - Present" or is that stretching it.
In addition to having that short stint, I have a previous job that just didn't seem to be a fit and I left. That would put two short stints on my resume. How can I handle the situation and be truthful.
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Holli R.
Jul 6, 2015
I forgot to mention that I have been doing contract grant writing on and off since 2010. I don't know if that will help things.
Sarah Goodell
Jul 6, 2015
Cancer and Careers Staff Comment:
Hi Holli,
Please check out the following resources, they should provide you with helpful information for crafting your resume. If you haven't already, I would also recommend submitting your resume to our free review service: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/resume_reviews/new
-Write Your Best Resume: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/looking-for-work/write-your-best-resume
- Job Search Tools (including sample resumes): http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/looking-for-work/job-search-tools
Job Search Toolkit: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/publication_orders/new
Best,
Sarah, Manager of Programs, Cancer and Careers
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