Employment gaps are far more common than most CVs admit, and stretching dates to hide one is a risk a single phone call will expose. Here is how to present a gap honestly: trim older roles, use your cover letter wisely, and frame what you learned in between as real experience.

Changing career is a calculated risk, not a leap of faith. This piece sets out how to time the move, lean on mentors who have already made the jump, and present yourself as a credible hire rather than an outsider looking in.