Working around bad luck on a resume? (Score 1)

Hi Dodger... There are two ways I would address your particular situation when preparing a resume and addressing this in a subsequent interview: 1. Identify the stints as "short term contract positions", and explain the situation in more detail when you are interviewed -- something to the effect of "I am not afraid to take on new challenges and seek innovative opportunities. It was an interesting position to be in, but now I am seeking more permanent employment with a reputable and established company." 2. Lump the two jobs within the same time period, i.e. 2002 - 2003, and reflect it as "Short term projects". Ideally, your position title will have been relatively similar. View your situation as adding potential value to your next employer. We've all experienced bad luck in our job choices at one point or another, and employers know that in the end, it makes us better and more reliable employees. Through my work as a resume consultant, HR folk have shared with me that it's hard to find people who aren't afraid to use their discretion, take the initiative and try new things. Especially in your situation, it sounds as though you didn't make a bad decision based on lack of judgement; it was just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Good luck in your job search!