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.

See the video below for his thoughts:

Anders 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?