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Something that jumps out to me from the resume is the gap from 2011-2016 and then 2019-2021. This will be seen as a red flag by many recruiters and for anyone
by iamflimflam1 4y ago
Something that jumps out to me from the resume is the gap from 2011-2016 and then 2019-2021.
This will be seen as a red flag by many recruiters and for anyone reviewing your CV - which may explain why you are doing well in interviews, but then not getting any further.
- SinisterAlex 4y agoTo be fair - it says "Relevant Work Experience"
- platevoltage 4y agoYeah. The gaps look bad. I have no idea what to do to fill them, which is one of the main reasons that I'm posting here. Is there a way to mention "during this period, I worked an automotive job or 2" or most recently "I was a bicycle courier" without it sticking out like a sore thumb and taking up precious page real-estate? I'm not a college grad who entered their field right after graduation. I don't know how to explain that I am a competent worker in a list of previous jobs.
- iamflimflam1 4y agoJust in case you check back. I wouldn't focus too much on the experience not being technical. Showing that you've been responsible for things is equally important. You can probably "dress up" any experience so that it is relevant - e.g. working as part of a team, managing complex instructions/requirements. Even just turning up to work on time...