Let's say you were unemployed for a long time, switched jobs after a bout with depression or were dismissed from a job. Do you put that into your CV, or do you conceal it? "Gaps and embarrassing spots ...

Question: I took time off after the Navy to travel and then care for my mother who’d just had surgery. How do I explain that on my resume? Answer: Today, the thinking around resume gaps is evolving.

Navigating a career after a lengthy job gap can be daunting, especially when you’re on a six-figure career track. Whether your break was due to personal reasons, further education, or pursuing other ...

Q: I have several short-term gaps in my resume. One is because of a company-wide layoff. The other is because I had a family illness, which required me to temporarily locate to the Midwest. The last ...

Dear Sam: I have a question about approaching a career gap on my resume. The last job I included on my resume was through the first summer of the pandemic. After that, I held a couple of short-term ...

Navigating career gaps on your CV can feel daunting, but with a strategic approach, you can turn them into opportunities to demonstrate resilience, growth, and adaptability. Whether your gap was due ...

The dreaded "resume gap" — not only does it often foil applicant-tracking software, but it can arouse immediate suspicion in employers and recruiters, causing job seekers to lose out on positions. Yet ...

(WHTM)– Getting hired after a period of unemployment, whether voluntary or not, can be difficult. Potential employers will often expect an explanation for resume gaps. Here are some tips to address ...