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To hide mat leave on CV?

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Swissz · 11/11/2024 20:24

Hi. I am applying for a new role in my organisation when I return, but in another team - they do not know me. I’ve been there for a long time and I wondered if on my CV I need to write I’ve been on mat leave for the last year? Or if I can just write I’ve been in my currrnt job (which technically I have). What looks better?

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Swissz · 11/11/2024 20:32

PumpkinScarf · 11/11/2024 20:31

No reason to put it on your CV. I’ve had 2 almost back to back mat leaves and currently looking for a new job. I have not and will not be putting it on my CV. It’s of no relevance to a future employer. Would you put on if you’d had to take extended sick leave too? Just seems entirely personal and unnecessary! Don’t sell yourself short.

Good luck with the job search! I just started a few days ago as ready to go back.

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PumpkinScarf · 11/11/2024 20:31

No reason to put it on your CV. I’ve had 2 almost back to back mat leaves and currently looking for a new job. I have not and will not be putting it on my CV. It’s of no relevance to a future employer. Would you put on if you’d had to take extended sick leave too? Just seems entirely personal and unnecessary! Don’t sell yourself short.

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Swissz · 11/11/2024 20:28

takealettermsjones · 11/11/2024 20:28

They could get your info from HR anyway I suppose but I've never put any period of leave on a CV, maternity or otherwise.

Thank you!

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takealettermsjones · 11/11/2024 20:28

They could get your info from HR anyway I suppose but I've never put any period of leave on a CV, maternity or otherwise.

thepresureofausername · 11/11/2024 20:28

No you're still employed in the role

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Swissz · 11/11/2024 20:27

Okdaisy · 11/11/2024 20:27

It wouldn't occur to me to put my mat leave on my CV. And I've never seen it on a CV before when shortlisting.

Thank you that’s very useful! Slightly nervous about returning and also applying for a new role that I really really want.

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Okdaisy · 11/11/2024 20:27

It wouldn't occur to me to put my mat leave on my CV. And I've never seen it on a CV before when shortlisting.

stargazerlil · 11/11/2024 20:26

Current role. It’s not entirely a lie.

Pinkissmart · 11/11/2024 20:26

You’re still employed in that role - not sure you have to put mat leave