Careers advice

Explaining redundancy in a job application

Here’s how to get this right.

What you’ll learn:

Why you shouldn’t worry about redundancy impacting your employability

Should I mention redundancy on a CV?

How do you explain redundancy in a cover letter?

How do you handle redundancy in an interview?

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