Question: If you are returning to the workforce or have gaps in your employment history and are asked about
what you were doing during that time, you should:
- talk about volunteering or consulting work you completed
- mention that being a parent takes top priority in your life
- discuss the long mourning period over the loss of a loved one
- state that you tend to need breaks between jobs
Answer: The answer is A. Believe it or not, lots of people end up having employment gaps on their resumes -- for
all sorts of reasons. Your goal is to put the best spin on the gap. If you did, in fact, work as a volunteer or consultant, or if
you went back to school for additional training relevant to the position, use these reasons to explain the gap(s).
And remember -- never raise the issue yourself. In fact, make sure you never raise any negative issues
during an interview.
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