[Advice Needed] Should I Include a Brief Stay Job on Linkedin?

amaz1nggreat on 14/12/2021 - 23:02
Last edited 14/12/2021 - 23:14

Hi,

I would like to hear your opinion. I am in a situation where I need to update my LinkedIn profile, which is long overdue.
Earlier this year I quit a job I had for 15 years and started working as a full-time employee at a company, but only stayed for 2.5 months (related to my previous job) because I didn't think it suited me. After that I joined my current employer where hopefully I can settle down well at the moment

My question is should I include my short stay in my LinkedIn profile?
The main benefit of including it is that it shows a continuation of my employment history, but at the same time it can also negatively affect my "loyalty" to a company and can raise more questions about this.

What do you think of this?

Thank you in advance

Regards,

Poll Options

  • 7
    Yes - Include it, there is no issue with it
  • 31
    No - it reflects badly on you
  • 4
    I don't know really
Education & Work

Comments

  • onetwothreefour on 14/12/2021 - 23:04
    +2

    Depends on when you will next look for a new job, if you are hoping to "settle down" why does it matter?

    • amaz1nggreat on 14/12/2021 - 23:09

      It means that I think I will be in my current job for a few years hopefully. The previous job I had, I stayed for 15 years.

      • onetwothreefour on 14/12/2021 - 23:16
        +4

        Ok so why does it matter if you put that job on your LinkedIn profile or not?

        • amaz1nggreat on 14/12/2021 - 23:20

          my concern is that it may reflect badly on my reputation because I quit after only 2.5 months, so it may have some "loyalty" issue. But on the other hand, it may also mean that it is possible that people assume that I let go off my previous company.

          • onetwothreefour on 15/12/2021 - 06:10
            +3

            @amaz1nggreat: I understand that but that will only come up if you're interviewing for a new job which you say you won't be.

          • SlavOz on 15/12/2021 - 10:27

            @amaz1nggreat: 2.5 months? Please don't put this on your profile. It's not going to make a difference to how they view your employment history. It's not uncommon at all for people to be out of work for up to 3-6 months due to a range of reasons. The only time gaps can make you look bad is if you have years of unexplained breaks between jobs.

            I think I once read a general rule of thumb which said you can't really claim to have worked somewhere unless you stayed for at least 6 months. Unless you were a CEO, it's very unlikely that you contributed anything of note to a company after only 60 days.

  • Stopback on 14/12/2021 - 23:09

    If it ah can show some new skills you learnt it doesn't hurt

  • Hybroid on 14/12/2021 - 23:12
    +7

    If it's related to the industry you're within then you can include it.

    If it's unrelated and you went off to do something else for 2.5 months that didn't work out, then don't.

    2.5 month break after a 15 year stint in the same company won't even be a second thought for future employers. You took some time off, so what.

    Edit: Re-read it and seems you're currently already employed again so definitely no need to add it. Not relevant whatsoever anymore.

  • bobbified on 14/12/2021 - 23:14
    +1

    Extend the length of the 15 year old job by an extra 2.5 months to cover up that short stint. That'll help you avoid any questions on it.

  • kawinuyo on 14/12/2021 - 23:37
    +2

    I don't think you need to include it, even if you were unemployed those 2.5 months it would be reasonable especially after 15 years, I mean ling service leave is 2 months after 10 years of work.

  • cjbowden on 15/12/2021 - 00:06

    I would suggest you remove it

  • kanmen on 15/12/2021 - 00:16

    I don't think a 2.5 month gap is noticeable. LinkedIn doesnt ask for specific dates so it might appear like a 1-2 month gap which isn't a big deal at all. You could easily say you took a break in between roles.

  • altomic on 15/12/2021 - 00:32
    +3

    do people still use linkedin?

    • Hybroid on 15/12/2021 - 01:23
      +5

      Yes, it's vital in the corporate world. Unfortunately the feed has descended into a Facebook-style cesspit of attention seeking posts but it's still useful and important to create your professional experience and acumen profile.

      • [Deactivated] on 15/12/2021 - 07:41
        +6

        Had it, rubbish service mostly used for people showing off or by people stalking other people. Deleted it couldn't see how any benefit. Only good thing was jobs section tbh. It is not vital in corporate world unless you are an executive lol.

        • Hybroid on 15/12/2021 - 11:48
          +2

          That's precisely the point. It's setting up a career profile with running commentary of your achievements, progression, promotions, work history, professional development etc. It's the first thing recruiters and talent sourcing personnel look at at the first filter and also by hiring manager before your interview.

          It's absolutely vital if you're looking to get an Engineering job at any level. Not for execs only.

        • Love a bargain on 15/12/2021 - 14:10
          +1

          Not true. I'm a seasoned professional (but definitely not an exec) and have been approached by recruiters via LinkedIn more times than I can count. I am not even active on the platform at all.

        • bobbified on 15/12/2021 - 18:46

          Not sure what industry you're in, but that's the first place recruiters and large corporates advertise their roles now (after their own website). Some of the oldies at work, who are less computer illiterate, have tried to avoid it for some time, but have eventually given in and created a profile.

          Depending on your role and experience, it's easy to get hammered with positions from recruiters and sometimes there's so many that it's hard to choose.

          Yesterday it was Seek.com.au, today it's LinkedIn.

    • SlavOz on 15/12/2021 - 21:38

      do people still use linkedin?

      Said the guy without a job.

  • pegaxs on 15/12/2021 - 06:42
    +3

    Having a LinkedIn profile while you are with an employer you are currently “settling down” with sounds a lot like having a Tinder profile while you are married… Don’t forget to mark your relationship as “it’s complicated…”

  • Donaldhump on 15/12/2021 - 09:20
    +4

    Loyalty to a company does not exist, they are not loyal to you either.
    Most people stay in jobs not because they are loyal, it’s because they are comfortable / not ambitious to move.

    Leave it off, say you had a break, even better why even have linkedin active if you have a job, unless you like stalkers.

    Linkedin now just contains people glorifying how wonderful they are, or their kids, like who gives a rats ass.

  • freefall101 on 15/12/2021 - 09:29

    Recruiters aren't worried about gaps in employment through covid as they're extremely common. 2.5 months isn't much normally, during covid times they'll just ignore it.

  • KaTst3R on 15/12/2021 - 10:00

    As long you have a good story to tell that will be fine. If not, then take it out and extend your previous job.

  • bi7m4p on 15/12/2021 - 11:10
    +2

    I voted no, but i dont think it reflects badly.
    I'm in a similar position when I was employed for 9 years and left to try something new, been there about 2 months and things are not working out.

    In my current resume, I've just left that role out as I didn't really do anything noteworthy.
    As others have suggested I had already planned to answer with I've taken a break between roles, if I get asked about it.

  • Muzeeb on 15/12/2021 - 11:26
    +3

    Add it.

    Then add your ATAR as well.

    No one gives a sh!t about either.

  • yk300 on 15/12/2021 - 12:15
    +1

    I think we need to stop the stigma of short term work reflecting badly.
    Sometimes it just does not work out - it does not mean that either party did something bad.

    I think if you had any significant experience (learnt or achieved), it does not hurt to include it.

  • Tomhaigh1 on 15/12/2021 - 12:23
    +3

    I have total 12 yrs exp(overseas + Australia), after I was made redundant during pandemic, I joined a startup, didn't like the culture left within 1 month.
    I joined another company and liked initially but due to micromanagement, decided to leave that too in 3 months.
    In my linked in I still keep the 2nd company(3 months) as in all my future interviews, if someone asks, I want to make it clear that the company's culture is the most important thing for me and give relevant examples.

  • Benoffie on 15/12/2021 - 13:40
    +1

    If you spend so long at companies why do you need a LinkedIn profile? People set them up and all they're doing is enabling social engineering not any level of proactive networking.

    As for loyalty, it doesn't exist. This is a relic that Gen Xers etc still hold onto because it's what we were taught. It holds us in place and devalues our actual worth.

    Your loyalty is to yourself. That's it.

  • OzChick on 15/12/2021 - 17:13

    You can always say that you applied for a few roles around the same time and whilst you accepted this role for a short time, other recruitment processes were finalised. The new role offered was more suited to you and your career. It happens all the time.

  • lainey13 on 15/12/2021 - 20:21
    +1

    Why are you bothering? You got a new job already! The time to update it is when you're looking for a new one…

  • buckethat on 20/12/2021 - 22:36

    Add it.

    No one is going to question your loyalty when they see that you've stayed at one company for 15 years.

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