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Stuck on a interview question

Stuck on a question saying "Give me an explanation of your work history over the last year?"

I worked as picker at dhl selfridges from 15th october 2018 to nov 2019
I worked as warehouse operative at Kitchen craft from december 2019 to december 2019
I worked as warehouse operative at Kitchen craft from january 2020 to march 2020
I worked as warehouse operative at Hozelock from may 2020 to june 2020
I worked as warehouse operative at Rico from july 2020 to present
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  • jackieblack
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    edited 21 August 2020 at 8:54PM
    They’re giving you the opportunity to explain why so many changes.. only you know the answer 🤷🏻‍♀️
    Everything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the end
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  • iron753
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    should i just lay it out as bullet points.
  • jackieblack
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    Is this an interview or an application?
    Everything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the end
    Quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur
  • iron753
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    online interview form.
  • Alter_ego
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    I had a series of short term jobs because..........................................
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • MovingForwards
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    Were these temporary jobs and you were placed in them by an agency?
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • iron753
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    Were these temporary jobs and you were placed in them by an agency?
    yes
  • MovingForwards
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    I normally just write:
    Agency name, time from / to
    Various temporary positions including .....
    * Administration
    * Diary management
    (or whatever the important bits were)

    In your case it will be: 
    Various temporary warehouse positions including DHL, K.
    * Important part 1
    * Important part 2
    (4 bits will be enough)

    No need to over complicate it as you seem to be panicking with all forms. Read the forms, have a think about the questions, put pen to paper and rearrange what you write, then start filling in the form. Read it carefully before submitting it.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • Marcon
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    iron753 said:
    Stuck on a question saying "Give me an explanation of your work history over the last year?"

    I worked as picker at dhl selfridges from 15th october 2018 to nov 2019
    I worked as warehouse operative at Kitchen craft from december 2019 to december 2019
    I worked as warehouse operative at Kitchen craft from january 2020 to march 2020
    I worked as warehouse operative at Hozelock from may 2020 to june 2020
    I worked as warehouse operative at Rico from july 2020 to present
    So explain why so many jobs in such a short time.
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
  • iron753
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    I am stuck on another online interview question saying "Do you have any commitments which would prevent you from working any of the 7 days?"

    I currently need to start my driving lessons which will be once a week. 
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