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Your CV is the first thing potential employers look at, so you need to make a good impression right away. If you’ve changed jobs often then one sticking point could be the number of jobs you’ve held over the years. If you’re in an industry where this is normal, then you’ll be fine, but if you’re looking at a new field, then you will have to explain your career choices. Here’s our advice to get it right, first time: