I agree that gaps have never been a problem. However, if you think they are, remove months completely from the CV and/or put YourCo projects on the CV to fill any gaps.
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Never falsify gaps - screening is too tight these days. They grumbled because I didn't know my exact graduation day (neither did the university when they checked with them, but never mind!!!).
As long as you can explain your gaps, it's not a problem. If people are worried about gaps in 2020 then they need to give their head a wobble.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostNever falsify gaps - screening is too tight these days. They grumbled because I didn't know my exact graduation day (neither did the university when they checked with them, but never mind!!!).
As long as you can explain your gaps, it's not a problem. If people are worried about gaps in 2020 then they need to give their head a wobble.
2019 - 2020 Chillin'Comment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostNever falsify gaps - screening is too tight these days. They grumbled because I didn't know my exact graduation day (neither did the university when they checked with them, but never mind!!!).
As long as you can explain your gaps, it's not a problem. If people are worried about gaps in 2020 then they need to give their head a wobble.Clarity is everythingComment
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Originally posted by SteelyDan View Post+1..it can be a worry though for some contractors, but I've spoken to a few agents on this particular issue, & they have said that clients are 'very understanding' in this regard due to the current 'situation'.Comment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostNever falsify gaps - screening is too tight these days. They grumbled because I didn't know my exact graduation day (neither did the university when they checked with them, but never mind!!!).
As long as you can explain your gaps, it's not a problem. If people are worried about gaps in 2020 then they need to give their head a wobble."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by quackhandle View PostIt brightened for a bit then went south like an excel spreadsheet from 2007.
None of the f**kers (pimps) even bothering to acknowledge they have your CV.
Tedious, all very tedious.
qh
I think this was another clear 'signal' to the CFO / FDs and other bean counters in certain sectors.
There also seems to be a direct correlation between agents WFH and lack of phone calls. Its like they need to be physically in a call centre in order to function properly (under the watchful eye of a micromanaging boss?).Comment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View Post"Holiday on the cheap" - been there, done that when I was much younger and didn't have the money but needed some time away. If you go self-catering, you can still choose whether to holiday on the cheap or not. Literally self-cater - do your normal weekly shop instead of eating out, don't do the expensive tourist things, walk more, etc
However, I do agree with the 12 month gap. What a 'kin diva. Why let your pot dwindle far more than you have to? Your most recent rate is nothing to do with your current application, your rate that you've asked for is. Drop to a cheap one to "break even" and it means your pot isn't emptying. You as a shareholder of your co should be doing your best by it.Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostYou never have an exact graduation day though so that's an odd request.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostI assume it meant "date the degree certificate was signed/issued" rather than date of graduation ceremony, which was some day in July 96 but they wanted a June date!
Anyway none of my screenings have gone back that far since I was in my 20s when one was a bit weird as I couldn't remember my exact school/college term dates. They wanted to know what I was doing in the month between doing GCSEs and starting A levels. I just pointed out that as the government uses the academic year to do benefits for children their request was extremely odd."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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