Job-hopping is a red flag for 37% of hiring managers, advises LinkedIn career expert: "Apologize for it."

A recent LinkedIn survey of 1,024 hiring managers revealed that 54% of them look for candidates who are committed to learning and upskilling when making hiring decisions. Additionally, almost half (48%) of them give extra consideration to candidates who can start as soon as possible, while 40% consider candidates who are willing to work in the office full time.

While there are resume turnoffs for hiring managers, more than a third, 37%, said seeing a candidate frequently change jobs might prevent them from pursuing them. According to LinkedIn career expert Drew McCaskill, this makes them think, "if you were only there for nine months, maybe you'll only be here for nine months."

A work history that lacked direction might cause 34% of people to pause before moving forward.

To inform recruiters and hiring managers that you are still suitable for the job despite your somewhat disorganized resume, follow these steps.

You 'need to have an explanation as to why'

Some individuals often have various job types on their resumes and may have brief tenures at certain positions.

Perhaps you were uncertain about whether to pursue a career in sales or marketing, so you tried both. Perhaps you had to quit your job to care for a sick relative during the pandemic. Perhaps there were layoffs at your previous company.

McCaskill states that she needs an explanation for her trajectory.

Your resume summary and LinkedIn "about" section provide opportunities to connect the dots between your career experiences and explain any gaps, while also showcasing how your past accomplishments have shaped you into the professional you are today. Additionally, you can discuss this in your interview.

"Career gaps now have less of a negative impact than they did five years ago, as long as you have a clear explanation for the gap," he explains. Provide a reason such as taking care of an elderly parent or taking time off for mental health.

McCaskill advises job seekers to highlight the skills and experiences they gained from previous roles, even if they've switched industries or had brief stints in certain positions. She suggests framing these experiences as assets that make the candidate a strong fit for the current role.

He advises against making excuses for it.

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