"Turning Gaps in Employment Into Positives..."
Written by Kathy Marshall, Professional Resume Writer
How do you explain employment gaps – you know, those pesky little spaces between jobs? What if you have been out of the job market for awhile – a long time? Were you raising your children, caring for an aged parent, taking a trip around the world? Will prospective employers look upon you with disfavor?
First, you need to get in for the interview. A well written resume will help shine the best light on your working and non-working years. When you arrive for the interview you need to be prepared for some hard questions. Preparing a great resume will prepare you for those questions. 1-on-1-resumes.com can always help with a great resume as you re-enter the job market. It is important to know that the employer just wants reassurance that those days are behind you and that you are now available to be a dependable employee.
Sell your “time off” as an asset; it actually can be valuable to them in some way now. How about; "I learned many management skills while raising my family"…"I’ve seen the world and can’t wait to bring that spirit and enthusiasm to a job now." Or, "I can relax now that my family is well cared for"…. Or…"I took some time to try different careers and I found this to be my calling…" Think !
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