How do you manage gaps in CV?

[edison]

I work outside of IT. I just use years for projects/roles on my CV (eg, Project X, 2022-2024). Probably less useful if your projects/roles are regularly measured in a few weeks/months. No one has ever asked for months instead or questioned any apparent gaps. I've been contracting for most of the last 22 years, so there are many projects that have slipped off the end of my CV or I don't think are relevant to include anyway.

I've tried to use a CV which is skills based and includes some mini-case studies for projects. Any traditional IT recruiters that have seen it usually react by their brain melting as they cannot comprehend anything other than a reverse chronological standard format CV.

[hungry_hog]

there are various ways to do this:

1. Training
2. Business development (if under Limited)
3. Travelling (seen someone do this with 4 periods of this and has no problems finding work)