Job Interview Preparation Simplified

How to address employment gaps

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Mar 31, 2023
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Four-Step Approach to Gaps

  • Use a simple, four-step approach to answer questions about employment gaps.
  • Focus on explaining the reason, showing self-development, mentioning other relevant activities, and crafting a positive, concise answer.
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Briefly Explain Gap Reason

  • Briefly state the reason for your employment gap without over-explaining or sounding defensive.
  • Clear and concise answers prevent the interviewer from feeling you're hiding something.
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Show Self-Development Progress

  • Highlight what you learned or developed during your employment gap.
  • Connect those skills or insights to the job you're applying for to show growth.
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