A WORKER has listed ‘being transferable’ on his CV because getting hired then promptly fired is his only practical skill.
Serial job hopper Stephen Malley regularly impresses employers with his ability to move from one entry-level job to the next, even though his transferability is not endorsed by professional qualifications or testimonials from ex-bosses.
Malley said: “Being transferable sounds like an incredible skill, but once you’ve got a diverse portfolio of short-lived positions all you have to worry about is writing a cover letter and nailing the interview.
“When I started out I made the mistake of being semi-competent at work. This set my career back years as I would wallow away at my desk for months on end, dreaming of the next time I’d be forced to look for jobs on LinkedIn.
“Things improved when I decided to be f**king useless. I was joining and leaving payrolls half a dozen times a month and getting transferred internally by larger companies. I’m relieved I didn’t waste my time learning a trade that would secure me a stable income.
“You’d think my transferability skills would make me an ideal candidate for a career in recruitment, but it’s the fear of settling down that keeps me motivated.”
