#JobSearch : Gaps in Employment? Here’s What to do on your Resume & LinkedIn. An Employment Gap isn’t a Death Sentence. A MUst REad!

The last couple of years have seen an unprecedented number of individuals unemployed. This has led to a greater amount of grace given to those with gaps in employment on their resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Whether you have a gap due to the Covid pandemic, or another reason, such as taken time off to raise a family, care for a sick family member, or seek further education, employment gaps are more and more common these days.

If you are now ready to re-enter the workforce and trying to address this glaring gap, don’t fear. Here are some ways to speak to this time and still find the job you desire.

Don’t Ever Lie About Unemployment

It is commonly understood that employers aren’t thrilled when they see an employment gap on a resume, but how you address it can make the matter better or worse. Regardless of the reason for the time difference between jobs, you always have to be honest when asked a question about it. A potential employer will see right through you if you fabricate a story about the gap, and it could cost you the job. The motto, “Honesty is the best policy” is true in this case. Be honest with the employer about the reason for the time off, but focus on what you learned that will benefit THEM! Speak to how this will make you a better employee and performer.

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If Possible, Fill the Gaps

If you hire an executive resume writer, they are experienced in ideas to downplay a gap in employment, without exactly hiding it. However, a gap is a gap! If you are faced with unemployment, make use of the time so you can justify it when you do have to seek employment again. Consider taking classes online, obtaining further education, such as certifications or licensing. Find freelance or temporary work—even volunteering is a great way to fill in the gap. Being able to show a potential employer what you did during a gap, other than binge watching the latest season of X, will speak to your initiative to continuing growing and learning.

Make Quality Connections And Demonstrate Your Expertise

During a time of unemployment, it’s the perfect time to work on your network and make new, quality connections, as well. Create a schedule to reach out to your current network daily, and make a decision to connect with a certain number of new connections each week. You can also research companies you would like to work for, once you do re-enter the job market. This is also the time to refresh your LinkedIn profile. Take the time to review other’s profiles who have similar positions to ones you are interested in. See what types of skills they have, certifications, etc. This will give you something to work toward so you are ready when it’s time to go back to work.

An employment gap isn’t a death sentence. Be proactive about how to use the time to effectively to prepare you for the time you want to work again.

FSC Career Blog Author:  Ms. Erin Kennedy, MCD, CMRW, CPRW, CERW, CEMC, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services, named one of Forbes “Top 100 Career Websites”. Considered an influencer, she is consistently listed as a “Top Career Expert to Follow” on Twitter and LinkedIn.

FSC Career Blog – January 6, 2022