How to Explain a Gap in Your Resume
Don't be embarassed of the gap on your resume! 💛 Life events happen, and sometimes your career shifts as a result. The best thing to do is make the most of your gap - describe what you were doing and learned during that time. Make sure you address it in your cover letter, as well as when asked during the interview. Think creatively about how you can relate the skills you gained back to the role you're applying for.
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Need an example of how you could relate skills back? As a full time mom, this week alone I've had to become more flexible and shift my schedule to accommodate my customer's (preschooler's 😜) needs as well as level up my negotiation skills. Best case scenario? The interviewer is a parent or someone who understands the value, effort and sacrifice that goes into being a stay at home parent. Worst case scenario? You can play it off as a joke and move on, having sufficiently addressed the gap.
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If you're a hiring manager and a gap is standing in the way of bringing in an otherwise qualified candidate, do the work to figure out if your concern is relevant or if there is bias at play. Need more information? Ask them about it during a phone interview.
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Need help explaining your gap or relating it back to a new role? Reach out anytime! 💛
