It’s been a while since your last job and you’re nervous. What will that gap on your CV mean? This article from Forbes magazine says you don’t have to worry! “More than 40% of unemployed job seekers have been out of work for six months or longer,” says Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources for CareerBuilder. “There’s a sense that such a long gap on a résumé negatively affects a candidate’s chances, but the survey shows that is not true.”
But, as with everything, there’s a catch. “If you fill the gaps with activities and experience that illustrate how you are still developing your skill sets, the overwhelming majority of employers will look past your unemployment and focus on what you can bring to their team.” Read more of this article to learn what 10 things will change that gap in your CV to an asset.
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