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Explaining a gap after caregiving or layoff - 14 months and counting
Sam Petrov
6/8/2026, 5:47:00 PM
I took time out to care for a family member after working as a security officer. It has been a long 22 weeks. I am not sure how much to explain. How did you handle it on your résumé?
Zuri Osei
9/19/2026, 12:09:27 PM
I was hired after a 14-month gap. The manager said the skills test mattered more than the dates.
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