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How to Overcome a Gap on Your Resume


How to Overcome a Gap on Your Resume

You polished up your resume, updated your skills, and finally managed to land an interview that, if all goes well, will lead to your next job. There's just one thing you're worried about: that glaring resume gap.

It's not uncommon to have a gap on your resume. Maybe you took time off to raise your children, care for an ill family member, or travel. Or, perhaps you were out of work for a longer period than expected after losing a previous job. There are plenty of explanations behind a resume gap, but the problem is that some employers don't take kindly to them. If you spent some time out of the workforce, here's how to get past it during an interview.

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