How to Explain Why You're Leaving Your Job in Less Than a Year

Low pay. Horrible commute. Boredom. Bad boss. The list goes on for reasons why you want to quit your new job in less than a year but how will it be perceived by potential employers?

According to J.T. O’Donnell’s post on LinkedIn, it’s not so much the length of time you spent at the employer. Potential employers are looking more closely at why you want to leave. The CEO and founder of CAREEREALISM.com writes”

“When we choose to leave a new job before our year anniversary, it sends the message, “Something’s wrong.

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