Explaining a Career Gap Clearly and Briefly
Explain a career gap clearly and briefly when the application context calls for it, while keeping personal details proportionate.
Read the guidePresent real work clearly and build evidence you can explain.
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Explain a career gap clearly and briefly when the application context calls for it, while keeping personal details proportionate.
Read the guideAn unfinished project can be useful portfolio evidence when its status, working parts and unresolved issues are explicit.
Read the guideA team project should show both the shared result and your specific contribution.
Read the guideA personal project can demonstrate useful skills without being presented as client work.
Read the guideA portfolio case study should explain the problem, your contribution, the decisions you made and what actually happened.
Read the guideChoose portfolio projects that reveal different useful abilities, not merely different visual themes.
Read the guideA portfolio website should help a visitor understand your work, find a relevant project and inspect your contribution without unnecessary friction.
Read the guideA useful cover letter connects evidence, motivation and fit for a specific role.
Read the guideA LinkedIn profile should give a consistent, accurate account of your education, experience and work samples.
Read the guideA readable resume should work as a visual document and preserve sensible text when copied or extracted.
Read the guideCompare the work, the skills, and the learning journey.
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