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Recruiter Tip: Why CV Gaps Aren’t Always the Problem
Career Moves: Leveraging Short Stints Without Looking Job-Hoppy
Career Hack: The “Role Swap” Exercise
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Recruiter Tip: Why CV Gaps Aren’t Always the Problem
When candidates worry about their CV, they often obsess over gaps - but what really confuses readers isn’t the empty space, it’s the unclear story.
Ways to fix it:
Add context in one short line (“Career break: upskilled with certifications, 2022–2023”)
Show continuity by highlighting skills used across roles, even if industries differ
Keep the timeline clean: no overlapping dates that make readers double back
Pro tip: A clear timeline reads as confidence. Even a gap looks fine if the story flows without confusion.
Career Moves: Leveraging Short Stints Without Looking Job-Hoppy
Not every role lasts years, but shorter stints don’t have to weaken your profile.
Ways to frame them:
Group contract or project roles under a single header
Emphasize outcomes instead of timelines (“delivered X result” > “worked 6 months”)
Show how the stint built toward your longer-term direction
Pro tip: Clear framing turns short stints from a question mark into evidence of focus and progress.
Career Hack: The “Role Swap” Exercise
If you want sharper career positioning, step into the other side for a moment.
How it works:
Pick one role you often work with (finance if you’re in ops, chartering if you’re in logistics, compliance if you’re in finance)
Write down: What does success in their role look like? What would they expect from you?
Now, review your CV or LinkedIn - does it show how you make their job easier?
Pro tip: Hiring decisions often involve cross-functional input. Showing awareness of how your role connects to others makes you stand out as someone who “gets the bigger picture.”
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