My work history is bad, how should I handle this on resume? Forum

[rundontwalk]

Since leaving UG, I've worked two part-time low paying jobs. One for a couple of days. One for a month. I've not worked since then.

The application asks that I list all work history and of course I will as it's better to be honest than lie by omission.

Should this be of serious concern to me? Like, does anyone get rejected for a spotty work history?

edit to add: I've been out of UG for about a year and a half now...

[floatie]

I wouldn't be concerned about it, honestly. A year and a half of not-much isn't terrible, as it can take recent college grads a little while to get on their feet. Just list where you worked and what you did. Make sure you dedicate more space to what you did in undergrad, if those accomplishments or activities were more substantial.

[encore1101]

As long as the reason why you left those jobs isn't because of some reason involving your integrity or poor decision making (i.e. got caught stealing from employer/clients, showed up to work drunk and high off your ass), I don't see it as an issue.

[LikelyThrowaway]

What have you been doing for that year and a half? That's what's going to matter. If it's zilch, I'd be concerned.