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Re:Low unemployment isn’t worth much if the jobs barely pay by scaryclam on Sunday January 12, 2020 @02:33PM (#22028609)
I also do a lot of hiring, and can say that it's also NOT correct. We'll query it, but it's rarely a problem. Different companies have different process and expectations, so let's steer clear of absolute statements like "this is correct" and "this is not true" as it's unhelpful to folks in the situation. Generally speaking, if you have a gap, make sure to explain in a cover letter. These are important and can make the difference between a rejection from HR and being passed onto a hiring manager.

Edit: spelling

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Re:Low unemployment isn’t worth much if the jobs barely pay by alchemism on Sunday January 12, 2020 @07:50PM (#22030948)
I must disagree, anecdotally.

I walked off one job, and went traveling for six months. Another job I was on the losing end of a political maneuver, and used my severance to take another six month sabbatical.

Each time I returned to the market I received 20%+ compensation over what I had before. The second time I was promoted into management with hiring authority.

Let me know who you turn away for gaps in their resume. Maybe I'll hire them. :-)

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Re:Low unemployment isn’t worth much if the jobs barely pay by Aloha on Sunday January 12, 2020 @08:08PM (#22031032)
I too have found I get a significant salary bump with each job departure. But I have usually had either economic factors or 'sabatical' as a reasonable explanation.
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Re:Low unemployment isn’t worth much if the jobs barely pay by Aloha on Sunday January 12, 2020 @08:12PM (#22031044)
Unrelated, but the cover letter is my least favorite part of job hunting, because I'm often hard pressed to explain why I want to work there beyond "you're hiring, I'm looking, and this job looks suitable for me, and at least mildly interesting".
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Re:Low unemployment isn’t worth much if the jobs barely pay by itronitron on Sunday January 12, 2020 @03:08PM (#22028886)
Curious to know how you would distinguish between unemployed, volunteer, and self-employed.
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