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CV gaps are becoming more common. Whether it’s due to redundancy, time taken off to retrain or to travel around the world, our work lives no longer follow a linear, uninterrupted path.
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Essentially, your CV is a sales brochure, pinpointing the interesting things that make you stand out from the crowd.
You've got the basic elements of your skills and experience down, now you need to to ensure your CV has got the X-Factor.
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