John Miller
Being fired within a short period, especially at a high-profile company like Facebook, can be tricky to include on your resume, but there are strategic ways to handle it:
Consider the Relevance: If the experience at Facebook included specific skills or projects that are highly relevant to the roles you’re applying for, it might be worth including. You could focus on the achievements or contributions rather than the duration.
Highlight Skills, Not the Exit: If you decide to include it, mention the role as you would any other, focusing on the skills used or any impact you made. Keep it brief and avoid detailing why you left.
Use a Project-Based Approach: If you worked on a specific project, you might list it as a short-term contract or project, highlighting your contributions without emphasizing the full-time employment status. This can show value without drawing attention to the short tenure.
Prepare an Explanation for Interviews: Employers will likely ask about your short stay. Have a concise, professional answer ready, focusing on what you learned from the experience and how it prepared you for future roles.
Omit It If Uncomfortable: If it was a brief experience with limited achievements, it’s okay to leave it off your resume, especially if you have other relevant roles to showcase.
Including the experience can be beneficial if framed positively, but only if you feel confident discussing it in interviews. Let me know if you’d like tips on how to explain it or specific ways to present it!