So that’s it, the end of a very short era – Liz Truss has resigned from her position as Prime Minister making her officially the UK’s shortest serving Prime Minister. She is by no means the only person in the country to start a new job and resign so quickly; many of us have been there and it is nothing to be ashamed of. So how do you move onwards and upwards?

If you’ve started a new role and it’s turned out to be such a colossal disaster you’ve had to hand your notice in immediately you may be wondering what to do next. Don’t fear, if you’re sat at home twiddling your thumbs – stop! Get straight back to it and apply for your next role.

But what about my CV?

As a recruiter there’s nothing we (and employers) like to see less, than unexplained gaps in your CV. It’s important to list the role, no matter if you only stayed there a month, detailing your role and duties as usual. If you have several months where you are actively seeking work, simply write this on your CV.

I’ve had my confidence knocked, I’m afraid I won’t like the next role too.

It’s normal to have your confidence knocked in this scenario and be worried about starting your next role. But remember, not all roles or companies are the same and you may have a wonderful experience the next time around. Ensure the next role is something you really feel comfortable doing. Remember too, that interviews are not just an opportunity for the hiring managers to assess if you will be right for the company, it’s your opportunity to make sure they are the right fit for you. Make sure you have plenty of questions prepared about the role, the staff and office culture and to see where you will be working if successful.

What do I say in the interview about my last role?

It’s important to be honest about why you have left a role after such a short time but it’s also important to not be TOO honest. For instance, if you had a really bad relationship with your line manager which resulted in you handing your notice in, a new employer will not find it favourable to hear you slagging them off. Try to stay relatively vague and not go into too much of a tirade about the despicableness of your previous employer, “the role wasn’t challenging enough” or “I felt I was misled about what the role actually involved” are reasonable enough reasons to leave a position without being derogatory to your previous employer.

And of course, we are always here to help with any problems you may have relating to moving forwards and can guide you with interview prep and CV help.