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How do I handle a long gap on my résumé? - 13 months and counting

  • Taylor Okafor

    6/23/2026, 8:49:09 PM

    My résumé shows a gap from a layoff and some health issues. I am not sure how much to explain. Did anyone get past it?

  • Morgan Okafor

    7/29/2026, 3:58:19 AM

    A short, honest line such as 'family caregiving' is enough for most employers. They mostly want to know you are ready now.

  • Alex Okafor

    9/18/2026, 12:33:22 AM

    I listed the volunteering and course under the same dates and kept the explanation to a sentence in the cover letter.

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