Space_Ghost20

Account Executive

Valued Contributor

Better to be seen as currently unemployed, or as a job hopper?

Going into my 5th month at this place. SMB AE, average deal size $50 MRR, comp: $50k base/$75k OTE. Big step down from my last job where I was selling more MM and small Enterprise, deal size more like $50k-100k, $75k base, $150k OTE. Only took this job out of desperation, didn’t want to dip too much into my savings waiting for the right job if we’re heading into an economic depression. Figured I could still interview elsewhere while here. I haven’t added this job to my LinkedIn/resume yet since I thought it’d be temporary.

Is it a better look to be unemployed since November due to a layoff, or a job hopper? Last couple of places: at a bank for 3 years, help desk for 10 months, SDR for 10 months, AE for a year, then this place. I’m pretty sure I’ll look like a job hopper if I put this job on my resume. Alternatively, I could pretend I still work at my last place, or I could just stay here and accept the situation. In 2-3 years I could probably be a manager and make roughly what I was making at my last job. Not ideal, but a lot of people are out of work right now and in a worse situation. Any advice?

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punishedlad

Tycoon

7

Business Development Team Lead

I think 5 months is enough time to explain in an interview that the position is not what you expected/you're not happy with leadership/however you want to spin why you're looking for another position.

Personally, I'd put it on my resume if you have metrics you can point to that show you're successful in the role.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

4

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Just add the role. You're certainly not the only one who was affected by layoffs and needed to find something quickly. The current role is affording you the time and ability to take the next job that is a fit and is appropriate. You're having success - so focus on that plus the overall success in your sales career - and in the interview, you can discuss why the company you're interviewing with is a better fit and the success you'll bring to them.

HVACexpert

Politicker

1

sales engineer

Agreed. Better to be seen an employed than unemployed

Sunbunny31

Politicker

1

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Hey, it's something to have found another role so quickly. Many have struggled with this - so use that to your advantage.

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

3

Sales Rep

Job hopper with a solid reason why they leave is not a job hopper

lowhangersalesbanger

Executive

1

Director of Sales

I would list it on my resume and include the success you had there. It is totally fine to realize that a job is not a good fit

detectivegibbles

Politicker

1

Sales Director

We're you laid off from the $75k base $150k OTE job?

Space_Ghost20

Valued Contributor

0

Account Executive

Yes. They laid off 45% of the company. Including the entire AE team.

CPTAmerica

Opinionated

0

President/CRO

Sounds like you're really only 2-3 years into your sales career so I wouldn't really see you as a "job hopper" at this point. I'd add the role and then simply be honest; you're not happy with current earning potential and small deal sizes. Tell the truth and don't make excuses, the right company will appreciate that.

Maximas

Tycoon

0

Senior Sales Executive

Job hopper it's never wrong and advise you to add the role besides the layoffs circle was massive so any employer would understand!

fidelcashflow

Catalyst

0

Account Executive

I've been in your position and seen honesty backfire. Your reasoning has to be exactly what they want to hear. I've been truthful as to why I've left a role and hiring managers didn't care. I had to tweak my story in order to get through. I've literally had people grill me for being at a role less than 2 years so can't imagine 5 months. Good luck!

Pachacuti

Politicker

0

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

Dates are fluid.

TennisandSales

Politicker

0

Head Of Sales

yes you will look like a job hopper. it will limit you from some jobs. BUT as long as you have a good story explaining your career and why its been this way, you will be fine.

My career:
5 yrs
8 months
5 months
2 yrs
2 yrs 1 yr

there was a time when i had to explain my job hopping EVERY interview. i was able to tell a good story and it didnt hold me back

CuriousFox

WR Officer

0

🦊

I'd add it. You're successful. Brag about it!

Diablo

Politicker

0

Sr. AE

I mean you don’t have to tell the recruiter that you got it out of desperation and 3-5 months is the minimum timeframe you need to understand if you are a good fit for each other. I am sure you helped company grew at least a bit and I won’t be shameful to add it on my resume unless I don’t have anything to put. Feel confident buddy and good things will happen.

Justatitle

Big Shot

0

Account Executive

Job hopper, rather get a paycheck than not

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