How Can You Explain Employment Gaps on a Resume?

ByJessica Howington, Senior Content Manager

In the intricate journey of a career, there are times when life circumstanceslead to employment gaps on your resume. Whether it’s taking a voluntary hiatus to care for family or experiencing alayoff or termination, the question arises: How can you effectively address these gaps?

Thankfully, you can be remarkably effective by approaching the conversation by embracing honesty, positivity, and proactive communication. With the right strategy, you cancommunicate any employment gap in a manner that shifts hiring managers’ focustoward your exceptionalskills and experiences, rather than fixating on the gaps.

In this video, you’ll learn invaluable的艺术技巧,一束光照耀在解释resume gaps. You’ll be empowered with the insights you need to handle commonemployment gapscenarios with confidence and grace and navigate these situations with finesse.

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