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How to Explain a Noncompete Agreement on Your Resume
In this episode of The Resume Room, Lucas and Luna tackle a delicate resume problem: how to explain a noncompete agreement. Using the example of a software engineer who left a big tech firm and is now job hunting, they show how to frame the constraint honestly without derailing an interview. They discuss whether to mention it on the resume (usually not), how to answer the interview question, and what to do if the noncompete is actually enforceable. They also touch on the 2025 FTC rule banning most noncompetes and how that changes the landscape for job seekers in 2026. Plus, they share a…
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