How do you explain resumé gaps?

I've got a few in my resume, they were from a series of surgeries so that usually suffices.

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Originally Posted by Mulletizer

I think the workshy tendencies have mostly worn off; I am actually pretty damn keen to get my teeth into somethign again.

Blimey! You'll be getting wed next. ;) ;) :FIREdevil

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Originally Posted by Mulletizer

I am actually pretty damn keen to get my teeth into somethign again.

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Deep fried Mars Bar work for you?
;)

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Originally Posted by bad_roo

Deep fried Mars Bar work for you?
;)

Mrs Mullet: about as impressed by my antics as normal. If I were you I wouldn't by a new hat just yet, Mrs Roo. But may hayer - eet eez so butifool, no?

Thanks for the all advice, it is much appreciated. The CV's looking reasonable, I think I should be able to come up with a decent way of explaining/justifying things in a sufficiently impressive fashion at interview.

Bring it tomorrow so we can give constructive advice................then point and laugh and pour beer over it.

So here are selected highlights from the CV. Any positive or negatove comments would be much appreciated. I've left out my personal details and those of referees but will put them in the real thing. Obviously.

I'll address the question of explaining the gaps in the resumé in the covering letter. I'm taking the view that the way the gaps have been spent may be a "plus" in themselves to some employers.

Here it be. The final format will be a bit different but this is the info I was planning to give. If it makes you laugh please don't feel you have to tell me. ;)

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Originally Posted by mullet cv

Profile

Enthusiastic, honest and ambitious Geography graduate who is keen to work in the management of a young, expanding company. Reliable, creative and able to work efficiently under own initiative and as part of a team. Capable of dealing with new challenges and deadlines confidently, in a professional manner. Fluent French speaker, literate, numerate with excellent IT skills.

Education

University of Edinburgh, 2000-2004
MA (Hons.) in Geography, degree classification Upper Second with specialisation in Theory of Tourism and Leisure.
Third year spent on ERASMUS exchange to Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France with specialisation in Sustainable Development and Mountain Tourism Management, highly commended in assessment.
Member of the City of Edinburgh Universities Officer Training Corps and of the University Snowsports Club.

High School, 1994-1999
3 A levels in Geography (A), Combined Government, Economics and Politics (A) and German (B)
9 GCSE’s (8 at grade A*, 1 at grade A)

Previous employment

S/Y XXXXXXX IV; based Port Vauban, Antibes, position of Deckhand and Chef on privately-owned, 165ft, sailing superyacht, April-November 2005. Responsibility for maintaining watches at sea and in port, boat maintenance, provisioning and cooking for crew and guests and as race crew for a 53ft classic yacht, winning several classic regattas.

Japanese Summer Schools, London; various roles for 6 summers between 1999 and 2006 culminating in position of Assistant Director with responsibility for safety and welfare of 40 teenaged students, organising and supervising their activities and excursions on a cultural and educational course.

XXXXXXXXX; factory operative in plastics extrusion plant, June-December 2004. Responsibility for safe and efficient operation of computer-controlled machinery, quality assurance and stock monitoring.

Private catering contractor and chef, various commercial and domestic cooking jobs of durations from single meals to weeks and several months between 1999 and 2005. Experience of launching new restaurants, of managing staff, kitchen and stock, of budgeting, promotion of own services and client relations. Employers include Yo! Sushi and Simply Travel.

Personal interests

Skiing and mountaineering, previously as a ski-racer, now principally as a keen ski mountaineer. Various safety qualifications (avalanche training to International Mountain Guide standard) and expedition experience. Led a successful expedition to the Indian Himalaya in Spring 2006.

Writing, both factual and creative, predominantly mountain-related. Pieces published by specialist mountain print publications, both French and English.

Technology, specifically development of e-commerce and internet publishing. Have written for several web-based publications, including Skipass.com, with a daily readership of 20,000.