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How to Explain a Short Tenure on Your Resume
If you left a job after six months or even a year, the resume challenge isn't the gap — it's the story. Lucas and Luna walk through a real case: a product manager who stayed at a startup only eight months before the company pivoted and her role evaporated. They discuss whether to list the job at all, how to frame the departure without sounding defensive, and one specific wording change that turned a red flag into a talking point in interviews. Plus, a note on what recruiters actually count as 'short' and why the one-year rule of thumb is outdated in 2026.
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