Monday, May 24, 2010

How bad do gaps look like for part time jobs?

so i'm a college student and i'm not looking to go into a major career anytime soon. i've worked 2 part time jobs in the past. i want to work this summer part time at a coffee shop. the thing is i know it's good i've had experience with jobs in the past, but the 2 jobs i've had, if i put them down on my application, there would appear to be a big gap in working. for example, my most recent job lasted 12/05-9/06. my job before that was 7/04-8/04. the reason i left was honestly school, i didnt want to work during school b/c my education is important. does this big gap necessarily look bad? if i have an interview later on, if they ask why the big gap, is it a bad answer to say "my education is important to me." does it make me look bad b/c i could leave anytime because school is more important than work or will they admire my honesty? btw if it affects your opinion on this, these past jobs are part time jobs like clothing stores, it's not like a major career i'm talking here. thanks

How bad do gaps look like for part time jobs?
The typical HR director won't worry about gaps for jobs that aren't career oriented. Gaps are only important when you are trying to get a job in a career field that you've been employed before.
Reply:You'll be fine especially since you are a college student. It is actually expected to see some gaps due to the academic workload if you are a full time student.
Reply:gaps are okay if you are in college, it is not okay looking when trying for a full time job
Reply:Gaps really don't count for much for part-time jobs. Especially when you are going to school. And they usually like people who care about education. Should not be a problem.


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