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.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kym Wootton, a 42-year-old from Boulder, Colorado. Insider has verified her employment with documentation. The following has been edited for ...
Being honest is the best approach. After you have presented your experiences on your resume, I would take the time to explain ...
Dear Sam: I have a question about approaching a career gap on my resume ... but don’t feel like you have to write a novel for a short-term role. Being honest is the best approach.