how to list temp work on a resume

how to list temp work on a resume how to list temp work on a resume A reader writesDo you have any thoughts on how to list temporary work on a resume? Ive been reading Ask a Manager for about a year now, and I cant even tell you how much its helped me in my transition from college student/intern to professional. I always really appreciate that your thoughtful, honest advice, so Id really like to know what you think. I graduated in spring 2009, but have yet to find a permanent job in my chosen field. Im mucksmuschenstill looking, but Ive also been working through a temp agency to fill the gap. My question is How do you, as a manager, like to see temporary work listed on a resume? Is there any way I can use it to my advantage? Im concerned that 1) it reflects badly on me that I have yet to find permanent employment 2) I dont want to crowd out my more relevant internship experience by listing a number of less relevant, although more recent, temp jobs. I know youre really busy, so I unde rstand if you dont have time to reply. However, I just want to say again how much I appreciate your blog. It should be required reading for every young professional It should, shouldnt it?There are a couple of different ways to list temp work on a resume, which Ill get to in a minute. But first let me address your concern that it reflects poorly on you that you havent found permanent employment yet It does not. The job market has been horrible for a while now. Recent grads, in particular, are having a tremendously tough time. For most of them, its not their fault. As Ive written before, for a lot of people right now, its not about them its about math. Any hiring manager who doesnt recognize that is an ass.Okay, so back to how to list temp work. It depends on how long-term your assignments are. If youve had some relatively long-term assignments (more than a couple of weeks in one place), Id list it like thisAcme Architecture (via Temps Inc.) August October 2009If your assignments h ave been more short-term, then Id list the temp company itself as the employer, followed by a list of bullet points of the types of responsibilities youve had at various companies through them. Like with anything on your resume, make koranvers you really sell what youve been doing during that time.Good luck