First of all, never lie when giving your employment history to a potential employer. Employers ask about employment history specifically because it provides very important information about a potential employee. There are many accurate ways to verify someone’s employment history. It is therefore unwise to lie about your employment history.
There are many common reasons for gaps in someone’s employment history. For example, some parents take time off to raise their children. Many employers expect some gaps in employment history and will accept most reasonable explanations. Read the rest of this entry »
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