Explaining a gap after caregiving or layoff after 5 years as a warehouse supervisor

I have been out of work for 8 months and worry about the gap. I have done some volunteering and a course during that time. How did you handle it on your résumé?

Keep your skills fresh and mention anything recent. It shows momentum.

I was hired after a 8-month gap. The manager said the skills test mattered more than the dates.