Gaps in employment

sphillipson · 06-14-2009 , 05:02 PM

I have a year and a half gap in my work experience. What is the best way to explain it?

Robin Holtson · 06-14-2009 , 10:21 PM

You can mention the gap in a cover letter that accompanies your resume; but my recommendation is to leave it out completely. You do not want that to distract from your accomplishments. It will most likely be brought up in an interview, and which time you can explain.

dewoun · 06-16-2009 , 10:50 AM

I agree with Robin, leave it out. However, if and when you get the interview and the question is asked, politely explain why the gap whether it was due to family problems, medical, or downsizing from previous job. If you were terminated, I would use the word "downsizing".

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06-14-2009 , 05:02 PM
sphillipson Offline OA Spectator Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1	Gaps in employment I have a year and a half gap in my work experience. What is the best way to explain it?

06-14-2009 , 10:21 PM
Robin Holtson Offline OA Expert Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 139	Re: Gaps in employment You can mention the gap in a cover letter that accompanies your resume; but my recommendation is to leave it out completely. You do not want that to distract from your accomplishments. It will most likely be brought up in an interview, and which time you can explain.

06-16-2009 , 10:50 AM
dewoun Offline OA Expert Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 53	Re: Gaps in employment I agree with Robin, leave it out. However, if and when you get the interview and the question is asked, politely explain why the gap whether it was due to family problems, medical, or downsizing from previous job. If you were terminated, I would use the word "downsizing".


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