This was my concern, and it may have cost me. I listed the consulting at the bottom, it was its own section and I said something like independent consulting between full-time roles for like 10+ years. I've wondered if the ATS still showed me as currently employed based on the dates and to your points, regardless of how it was distinguished on the resume and LinkedIn.
2026-07-05 19:46:58
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Anna | Golden Sniffs :
How do you handle resumes with prominently placed misspellings of commonly used words
2026-07-06 14:19:31
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Jake Simon :
Funny, yesterday I came across another long time professional in the same career saying to add that consulting gig to the resume because it helps create a sense of need/urgency. Like your a hot commodity and they need to get you 🤔
2026-07-05 18:58:13
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Nerdsgonemidwest 🍅 | UGC :
what if I was a CEO/ business owner for 10 years and sold? Now applying for senior level positions- red flag for recruiters?
2026-07-06 18:40:16
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Sheeeeeet :
Yea yea yea. You never know who is on the other side reading the resume.
2026-07-05 20:33:20
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Thriving While Growing :
Layoffs are expected in less than a year. I lead a team and as a leader I want to be mindful of not tapping out without taking the project to conclusion. When would be a good time to apply for the next job to still be in a strong position when I interview being I would still be in a job.
2026-07-05 23:21:31
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mutedatlas :
So interesting thank you for sharing I did the exact same thing you are describing; left the business, studies for 6 months, work part time in consultancy for 6 and now looking for a new opportunity, the market is tricky. Once I added my consulting everyone started calling me.
2026-07-05 17:39:25
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Tom :
what I'm hearing isn't don't start the business, but don't list it on your resume???
2026-07-06 14:54:01
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ACKchris10 :
I'm in a similar situation. I was laid off 4 months ago and hearing advice that I should show something on my resume to fill the gap.
2026-07-06 02:06:24
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ssww2391 :
I was in a higher position and my contract ended so have taken a back step (only been here a few weeks). I’m concerned about how that will look on my resume so currently not putting it on there while it’s so new. What are your thoughts on that? I fear if recruiters see I’m at a lower level they won’t consider me despite my recent experience.
2026-07-05 23:29:11
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L. Perry :
😳😳😳
2026-07-13 04:26:30
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