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Explaining a gap after caregiving or layoff
Dahlia Adeyemi
9/19/2026, 5:50:59 PM
I have been out of work for 14 months and worry about the gap. It has been a long 5 weeks. I am not sure how much to explain. How did you handle it on your résumé?
Gemma Adeyemi
9/23/2026, 6:15:35 AM
I was hired after a 14-month gap. The manager said the skills test mattered more than the dates.
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