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Should I proactively mention and explain a 1-year career gap between two employment periods?

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Most recent answer on Mar 24, 2023
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Francesco
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Hi there, 1) In your observation, should I proactively include that gap between my two employment periods and mention ‘Career gap’. It seems the gap is just 6 months as you started the Master. In this case I would avoid ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 24, 2023 on Mar 24, 2023
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How much time to receive and decide on offer?

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 18, 2017) is from:
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2017
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Hi Anonymous, I agree with Alexey; I would say option 2 he mentioned is particularly powerful not only to speed up the process, but also to reduce the number of interviews you will have to do. You will be indeed valid ... (read entire answer)
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How should I plan my gap year?

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Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2020
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Antonello
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Antonello
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gave the best answer on Sep 01, 2020
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Hi, I would focus on international exposure (e.g. exchange program, summer school, internship abroad) and on working experiences (internship in a F500) Best, Antonello
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Will my BCG full-time offer be safe in 2022?

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Most recent answer on Jul 17, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 16, 2020) is from:
Robert
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Robert
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gave the best answer on Jul 16, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Ryan, I'd say you are as safe as it's reasonably possible to be at the moment, and you can trust HR's word in a way that in the light of today's information they will be happy to defer your offer. Honestly speaki ... (read entire answer)
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Career Advice Needed! — Filling 8-months before start at Big 4 consulting?

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Most recent answer on Aug 09, 2019
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Deniz
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gave the best answer on Aug 08, 2019
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Hi, This is a very hard question to answer, as we don't know your personal circumstances and your career ambition going forward. Until you start working in the grad scheme, you could use this time to explore what yo ... (read entire answer)
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Roland Berger Gap Year

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Recent activity on Mar 15, 2017
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2017
Hey! I'm also interested in Roland Berger's gap year program, so let me share with you what I know. The program takes 9 months and you will get to work in (1) RB in Germany, (2) a startup company, (3) RB abroad. You g ... (read entire answer)
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