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Hey everyone! 👋 Have you ever come across that daunting question on a job application asking you to explain a gap in your resume? I recently stumbled upon it while applying for a position at a renowned museum in the UK and let me tell you, it caught me off guard!
I’ve been on the job hunt for months now with only a total of 13 days of freelance work in between. So when I saw that question about a 28-day gap, I almost closed the tab out of sheer shock! 😱
But fear not, fellow job seekers! Here are some possible solutions to tackle that intimidating question and land your dream job:
– Be honest and transparent about the reason for the gap. Whether it was due to personal reasons, health issues, or furthering your education, employers appreciate honesty.
– Highlight any skills or experiences you gained during that time, even if they weren’t from a traditional job.
– Showcase any freelance work, volunteer experience, or online courses you completed during the gap to demonstrate your proactive approach to self-improvement.
– Network with professionals in your industry to seek advice, referrals, or potential job opportunities that can help fill the gap in your resume.
Remember, a resume gap doesn’t define your worth as a potential employee. Stay positive, stay persistent, and keep pushing forward towards your goals! 💪✨
What are your thoughts on handling a resume gap? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below! Let’s help each other out on this journey to success. 🚀 #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #ResumeTips
I was doing porn.
Lie and say you had to take care of a sick family member. If they reject you over that, then they aren’t worth working for anyway.
Laughs in 4 year gap …..
In the explain why box put “if you have objects of importance to places that those objects aren’t currently in, please explain why”
“Why is there a gap in your resume?”
Because I didn’t have a job.
Just send them this…
I dont understand the suspiciousness of a gap in a CV. I went traveling, I had to take care of my family, I took redundancy, I was scratching my sack, non of your business. Next.
I wouldn’t be shocked here. When I did background investigation we usually ignored any gap less then 30 days, and would accept just about any reason given for anything between 31 and 90 days, but did require the employee give us *some* reason.
28 days is weirdly specific, I’m guessing they just chose “4 weeks” and ran with it, but it’s not unusual in any other way. Most times it’s just “I was looking for my next opportunity” and goes no farther than that.