Aug 15, 2018 - 11:32 AM
When you're trying to get a job after a 3-year employment gap, you should consider what you did during the gap. Paid jobs aren't the only way to gain experience and skills required to gain employment. Three years is a long time, so the best way to get a job in this case is to be honest and up-front about why the gap exists. Here are a few tips for explaining employment gaps. • Don't try to hide the gap • State if the gap was voluntary or involuntary • Briefly address the gap in your cover letter and/or resume • Be ready to explain the gap in the interview Being out of the workforce doesn't mean you haven't developed relevant job skills. If you kept up professional certifications, took classes, volunteered or consulted, include it on your resume. If the gap was to care for a family member, talk about how your time management, organization and communication skills improved. Took time off to have a child? Household management, budgeting and again, time management, scheduling and organization come into play. Even if you've retired for a few years and want to re-enter the workforce, there are options for addressing these gaps effectively on your resume. Use sites like LiveCareer for advice on addressing employment gaps on resumes, in cover letters and in interviews.
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