Thanks alot for your advice. Really appreciate it.
Actually I have been updating my skills and on the way to taking clp exams. Hope that adds value and better chance of securing work.
Cheers
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Guest repliedIf you've been out of work for 3 years then the chances are your skills are not up to date. This is more of an issue than the actual 3 years gap
You should take some time out to get up to date on your skills if you can, because contractors are employed and expected to hit the ground running.
If the gap can be explained by an illness of some kind that has been "cured" and unlikely to recur, then you can probably get some short term (3-6 month) contracts whilst you rebuild your recent work history. Most companies will risk 3 months on someone with the skillsets they require.
Good Luck.
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Need some urgent advice.
I'm trying to get back into work after 3 years absence due to personal circumstances. Primarily from a support background.
Can I still get back into contracting or would I have to apply for perm positions? How easy would it be for me to get back as the huge gap on the cv doesn't look too good. Is there anywhere of tailoring this or is it best to state it as it is.
Have both perm and contract experience with 'high-value' companies in the past.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
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