Hi All
I’m looking for some advice on my CV, specifically;
(i) Addressing a gap in employment
(ii) Highlighting transferable skills when transitioning to a different career
(i). I moved overseas (Singapore) with my wife for her job on a 14 month contract last year and will be returning to the UK in March / April. I gave up my job in the UK to move here as we both wanted the exciting experience of living overseas within a different culture. Whilst here I’ve been unable to find work as there are some strict restrictions on employing foreigners as well as a weakened economy. In this time, I’ve studied and qualified as an Associate CIPD, which is listed on my CV, along with a few bits of volunteering with a friend but it still feels like I have a huge hole in my CV.
(ii). I’ve updated my CV to reflect my transferable skills from my previous role as a financial analyst (and manager) as I am yet to have any direct experience within a HR role. I’m a little concerned that my previous experience of management might put off any recruiters / companies as I’ll be looking to move in to a more junior role. It would seem strange to leave this information out.
I appreciate this may be hard to answer without seeing my CV but any thoughts or advice would be greatly received,
Many Thanks
Matt
