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milestogo

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4. Some interviewers jump all over the gaps in my resume.

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 9, 2022, 11:01 AM

Jul 2022

But I do a lot of contract work, and you don't always have something lined up when you finish. And other times, its nice to have a gap.

For some reason I am not as worried about ageism now that I've decided to work from home. It seems like they focus more on the skills than your future plans. With a contract, the time is limited anyway so they don't have to worry about you retiring.

I am close to retirement, but this contract is for 18 months, and I will finish it.

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I was told "now is the time to adjust the dates on your resume" [View all] milestogo Jul 2022 OP

I've been "contracting" for 25+ years. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2022 #1

I have always been accurate about my dates... RainCaster Jul 2022 #2

Some interviewers jump all over the gaps in my resume. milestogo Jul 2022 #4

I learned nearly two decades ago not to put dates on my resume. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2022 #3

The objection of a standard commercial BGC for employment... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2022 #5

This is making me crazy. milestogo Jul 2022 #6

Any update? n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2022 #7

Its been frustrating. milestogo Jul 2022 #8

Good to hear. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2022 #9