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This episode discusses strategies for structuring a resume filled with short-term contract roles.

Temping and contract work can be an incredible way to build experience. BUT when your resume is full of short-term roles, how do you keep it clear and easy to follow? In this week's episode, Sarah and Emma share different strategies you can use to structure a resume with lots of contract gigs. Remember, there isn't just one way to structure a CV! It's about choosing the format that best explains your experience. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Hannah from the US who bought us 15 coffees! “I started listening in 2022 and secured my first internal job transfer to a different department. Fast forward to now, we have always wanted to relocate out of state and decided 2026 was the year. I applied for a job back in April (it’s now the end of June) and didn’t expect to hear much as it was kind of a stretch goal, in a different state, and a different industry than I currently work. The position had been open for several months because it was a new team they were building and wanted the ‘right candidate’ which was intimidating because I had to be the best of the best, not just the best candidate they were interviewing. After 3 weeks of nothing, I got a phone screening and had about a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah, Emma

Topics covered

• resume formatting
• temp work
• contract work
• job applications
• career development
• interview preparation

Mentioned in this episode

Places: US

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