I graduated from college in Field A. I did a “post baccalaureate certificate” in Field B the year following graduation but decided I hated Field B and got a job in Field A where I’ve been working several years.
If I go to apply to jobs in my current field, should I leave the unrelated post bacc off my resume? It seems disjointed. On the other hand, that creates a year long gap after college graduation.
Which looks worse?
Which looks worse?
The gap.
A gap looks like you have something to hide and chances are something will start poking at it in the interview anyway. It's better to tackle it upfront and put it out there. That saves you from the question "why did you not put this into your resume?"
There is nothing wrong with: "tried it, got the T-shirt, didn't like it and moved on" unless what you are applying to is heavy on Field B in which case you probably shouldn't apply there anyway.