"He said he asked several people in his life whether it's wise to include gigs like these on his résumé when applying for full-time roles in his field, and the feedback was roughly split. Half said he should, since it showed he was still working; the other half said listing roles that weren't full-time or relevant to his field probably wouldn't be helpful."
"Hanneganis one of several job seekers Business Insider has spoken with over the past year who have taken part-time jobs outside their field to earn income while continuing to search for work. Many said they've grappled with whether to include temporary roles on their applications - fearing that a résumé gap could hurt their chances, butthat listing a job significantly different from their desired role might do the same."
Kevin Hannegan took on DoorDash deliveries, arena changeover work at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, and odd jobs like fixing deck boards and replacing ceiling fans after being laid off from a director role in January 2024. He is uncertain whether such part-time or unrelated gigs should appear on his résumé when applying for full-time roles. Advice from peers was split: some recommended listing them to show continued work, while others warned that irrelevant or non-full-time roles might harm prospects. Employers are likely to ask about an extended period without full-time employment, and many job seekers face similar dilemmas amid a challenging job market.
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