Chapter 15

Ten solutions for ten potential problems

Everybody is different and every CV is consequently different. Some people’s lives and career paths are relatively simple; others are much more complex.

In this chapter I will tackle how to deal with ten common and potentially tricky situations in the most positive way possible:

  1. What if I have little or no relevant work experience?
  2. What if my current job isn’t relevant to the job I am now looking for?
  3. What if there are gaps in my Career history?
  4. What if I have changed jobs far more frequently than the average?
  5. What if I’ve been with the same organisation for my entire career?
  6. What if I am overqualified for the role for which I am applying?
  7. What if I am underqualified for the role for which ...

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