Here’s how you explain a gap in your resume:
- Honestly explain why you weren’t working for that period.
- Be confident in your answer. Employment gaps are more common than you might think.
- Assure the hiring manager that you’re ready to get back to work.
- Explain what you learned or gained during your employment gap
Having an employment gap on your resume isn’t as bad as many job seekers think it is. Employers understand there are plenty of good reasons to take time off from working and won’t hold it against you as long as you explain your situation.
For example, any of the following are legitimate reasons for a gap in your resume:
- Caring for a sick family member
- Raising a child
- Going back to school
- Being laid off from your last job
- Health issues
- Working on a personal project
- Starting a business
- Traveling