Gaps In Job History and The Impact It Has

There could be many reasons someone has a gap in their resume Laid off Company folded Person left before finding something new Contract ended Needed to take time off to care for a family member Caring for young child Medical reasons Addiction recovery Relocation Start your own company Traveling Spiritual / religious reasons Personal development Impacts: Could be viewed as negative People could think you couldn't find a job Could give you an opportunity to re-charge Opportunity to re-evaluate priorities Time to learn something new Start / finish new projects Start your business Part time work Changed careers / industries Opportunity to pick up contracting work or temp work Volunteering Tips: Explain the gap, keep it short, be confident Keep it positive Provide productive things you did during the time off Networking Resume - try using years vs mm/yyyy format Don't dwell on the gap Be honest and transparent Prepare to discuss but don't focus on it To support the show: Online Store (you can get 15% off using code CAREERTALKPOD15): careertalkswag.com Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!!