Originally posted by evilagent
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exactly how big are these gaps?
a couple of months here and there shouldn't be a problem.
whats the biggest gap period?
have you spent more time working or not working in last 5 years?
most things can be restructured and put in a favourable light, without resorting to outright misinformation.
EDIT: unless, of course, your non-working time was spent at Her Majestys Pleasure!Last edited by evilagent; 27 March 2013, 14:18.
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Ian
fill those gaps in your CV with the skills that you don't have
hey presto - two birds with one stone
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Originally posted by Wanderer View PostWell, a long time ago my dad told me
Son, you've gotta get a job. Because if you don't get a job, then you don't eat. And if you don't eat, then you don't tulip. And if you don't tulip, then you DIE.
So that's why I applied for this job.
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Originally posted by nomadd View Post"So, Ian, why did you apply for this job?"
Son, you've gotta get a job. Because if you don't get a job, then you don't eat. And if you don't eat, then you don't tulip. And if you don't tulip, then you DIE.
So that's why I applied for this job.
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Originally posted by IanIan View PostYeah I'll give him a go.
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Originally posted by IanIan View PostWell I do get multiple agents calling everyday. Just never goes to interview.
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"So, Ian, why did you apply for this job?"
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostIf you call the OP competition then you need to up your game
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Create a persona online and talk about how you are rich and successful, before claiming to retire.
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Originally posted by IanIan View PostI have gaps on my CV and my skills are behind. Should I try for perm?
"Well, I have gaps on my c.v. and my skills are behind. I was hoping someone would train me up - and pay me at the same time - so that I can bugger off back to the lucrative world of contracting."
"But a PC costs next to nothing these days, and most of the software is free or very low cost. Couldn't you have used a little initiative and done some basic research and development on your own?"
"I didn't think of that. Couldn't really be bothered, to be honest."
"Oh. ..Well, thank you for your time."
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