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What date format should I use when entering my jobs?

Use a short month and year, written the same way everywhere, such as "Jan 2021 to Mar 2024". Consistency matters more than the exact style you choose.

Good options:

  • "Jan 2021 to Mar 2024"
  • "January 2021 to March 2024"
  • "2021 to 2024" (years only, if you use it for every job)

Avoid:

  • Number-only dates such as "03/2021". Readers in different countries may read them differently, and they are harder to scan.
  • Mixing styles, for example "Jan 2021" in one job and "2019-06" in another.
  • Exact days, which add nothing.

Pick the separator you like, such as "to" or a dash, and use it throughout. Applicant tracking systems commonly read standard month-and-year formats, so a simple, consistent style is the safest choice. Before downloading, scan the dates column in the preview from top to bottom; inconsistent formats are easy to spot there.

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General guidance for job seekers, not legal or immigration advice. Employers and applicant tracking systems differ, so always follow the instructions in the job advert. Spotted a mistake? Email support@jobb.ae.

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