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How do I handle a long gap on my résumé? after 12 years as a barista
Carlos Rasmussen
6/27/2026, 5:49:23 PM
I have been out of work for 4 months and worry about the gap. I am not sure how much to explain.
Kwame Rasmussen
9/22/2026, 8:29:31 AM
A short, honest line such as 'family caregiving' is enough for most employers. They mostly want to know you are ready now.
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