Would an employer rather hire someone who is currently employed or unemployed for a prolonged period of time?

Question

I decided to resign from my job mid July. Since then I have been looking for full time employment, however I am currently working part time (and this experience is not on my resume). I'm hoping to find a job sooner than later, but I wonder if my appears to be unemployed status is hurting me finding a job.

Answer 1

As a general rule, employeed. However, depending on why the perosn was/is unemployed  can be taken in to consideration. However, if you really need a job, you will take any job(s) in order to pay bills and support self.

Depends why you resigned and if you can show proof. I would add the PT job to your resume. You have only been out of FT work a very short time frame. Prolonged would be considered over 90 or 120 days.

Answer 2

I would say employed. It looks better as far as responsibility goes.

Answer 3

Might not matter, depending on the employer, and on how prolonged the unemployed period was and the reason for it.