Do not dismiss the ‘jagged CV’, which despite gaps or signs of previous adversity may offer brilliance, says George Anders, Pulitzer-winning journalist and author of The Rare Find, which looks at recruitment and talent acquisition across countries and sectors.

Speaking at an event chaired by Recruiter editor DeeDee Doke, celebrating the launch of his book at publishing house Penguin’s London offices, Anders advised recruiters and employers to look for potential and ask ‘what can go right?’, not simply look at the negative aspects of a track record when hiring.

See the video below for his thoughts:

Anders also said that in what he calls a ‘post-manufacturing economy’, employees themselves are of ever-more vital importance to the success or failure of a business.

See Anders’ views in the video below:

Tell us how you react to ‘jagged CVs’ containing career breaks, or signs that a worker has made mistakes or faced adversity. How jagged is your own CV?