New job?

lburkey21 · September 2010

So as I've said on here many times, I'm not a big fan of my job. Well, I found a position at a nearby university working in the Rec department - the job description sounds like it's right up my alley. I have a friend who knows someone who works at this university and has put in a word of recommendation - which has now trickled down to this person asking for a copy of my resume/cover letter to hand deliver to the hiring manager with his recommendation.

So, let's just say that I go through the process and get offered the job. Here's my dilemma.

We've been talking about moving back to Atlanta at the end of the school year. From the job description it says it's a 10 month position so I'm assuming it's summers off. Would it be silly of me to accept the job (again, hypothetical and totally a what-if) knowing that I might only have it for a year? I know 'job-hopping' isn't looking at favorably on a resume but it could also help me to get a similar job/open some doors at other universities in the Atlanta area.

Thoughts?

benmel31 · September 2010

I think if the job interests you and you think it could help you get a similar job if/when you move, I would go for it! I think that you would have a good reason for only staying there for only a year if you were because you were moving. It is different if you change jobs frequently because you cannot hold onto a job or just want something different and keep trying different job positions.

KellyA724 · September 2010

I definitely think you should go for it. Changing jobs because of moving is not looked down upon on resumes, especially not if you've held your current job for awhile. If this job interests you and can open other doors, I think you should do it :-)

RonCourt · September 2010

agree with PPs if you think this is something you would like to do in the long run , then go for it. That is one year more experience you will have in that field when moving to Atlanta!

SweetCFly · September 2010

Do it, Lauren! I think it sounds great and if it will look good on your resume in the long run, I say go for it. They won't look down on you for leaving due to a moving situation... plus there's a good chance you'll be a lot happier at this potential job, right? I don't think you have anything to lose

GracefulMeadow86 · September 2010

i agree! go for it!

lburkey21 · September 2010

You guys are right, there really isn't too much of a downside to this. I applied for the job over the weekend and will be forwarded my resume/cover letter to my friend's contact who works within the University. Hopefully I hear something soon! I think it's definitely a job that I would be much happier with - it will at least get me back into the sports/exerice world which is what I want.

Thanks ladies! I'll be sure to keep you posted as soon as I hear anything.

dmorris5 · September 2010

Keep us updated!! This is exciting

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