I was employed at Company A for about 7 years and then made redundant due to the pandemic.
I then took a temp contract (Company B) and then found another FT role (Company C).
Company A then asked me to come back and so I went back about a year ago. Very similar role to what I had before - same job title etc.
This means my stint at Company C was really short, which is not ideal, especially as it comes after a short term contract.
What's the best way to represent this on my CV/ job applications?
Option 1
Company A: 2012 to 2020 and 2021-present
Company C: 2021
Company B: 2020-2021
Or
Option 2
Company A: 2012 to 2020
Company B: 2021
Company B: 2020-2021
Company A: 2012 to 2020
Option 1 is more succinct and makes more sense when it comes to describing role and responsibilities, but does it look like I'm trying to hide the fact I left and returned (I do explain this in the CV)? And is it a bit confusing?
And when filling in applications which just ask you to list employment history will Option 1 still work?