I was on a fixed term contract (aka freelance to permanent after a year). The contract ended October. I went on mat leave in May. Do I list May or October as the end date?

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Too common. I think companies say this. I would say October as well. The duration of the contract. Freelance converting is based on budget and headcount. 😒

Definitely October

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