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The £1.7bn 'career break penalty' for UK economy

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The £1.7bn 'career break penalty' for UK economy

A career break is inevitable for some; whether you’ve just started a family, have had to take time off to care for a loved one or just needed a sabbatical.

However, hiring managers still seem to frown at CV gaps.

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