When should I update my resume for a contract job if I am still doing interviews?

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Hi Tarodactyls. I finally landed a temporary job after getting laid off from Big Tech in April. It's a 6 month contract with a startup. I have some interviews lined up for permanent positions. I am not sure if I should tell the interviewers if I found a new job, but I am still looking for something more permanent. I haven't been there long enough yet to claim that I gained significant experience.

If I tell them, it might make me look like a job hopper. If I don't, I might lose the chance to end concerns about my long employment gap. Not sure on this one :/

Ryan Kuck · Accepted Answer

My thought is that showing you are currently employed is a major strength. Also, anyone in tech will understand layoffs right now and the need to pay bills with something temporary makes sense. I see that this would look like job hopping on paper, perhaps, but talking with you in the interview it will be clarified with the explanation. I also don’t think you have to worry about getting interviews with big tech already on your resume. 2-5 years from now you could also drop the contract work from your resume if you want.

When should I update my resume for a contract job if I am still doing interviews?

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