In August I will have been in my current job for 2 years and would like to apply for CEC as soon as possible after that. Unfortunately I was laid off for a period of 4 months last year. I was then re-hired by the same firm and took up my former position. Whilst this means that I have technically not held my position for the full 24 months, will I have to wait another 4 months before I can start my application?