How do I handle a long gap on my résumé? after 8 years as a hotel front-desk agent

I have been out of work for 14 months and worry about the gap. It has been a long 24 weeks. I am nervous about being filtered out. How did you handle it on your résumé?

I was hired after a 14-month gap. The manager said the skills test mattered more than the dates.

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