Gaps In Employment: Minimize Damage With These Simple Ideas
Having a gap in employment dates often raises red flags with recruiters and hiring managers. There are things one can do to minimize potential damage.
Having a gap in employment dates often raises red flags with recruiters and hiring managers. There are things one can do to minimize potential damage.
When creating a resume, use the 30-second elevator ride analogy: you have a limited amount of time to make your best impression. Throw away irrelevant information and use strong, positive facts about you that describe you from the best possible angle.
Since your cover letter is the first recruiters see, you should use this opportunity to entice them to look further, where you really want their attention – your resume.
There are no universal rules on creating a resume. But spend time on making yours right. This is one document where there is no room for error.