Presenting career gaps on your CV can seem daunting, but there are a variety of reasons career gaps exist, from being dismissed and travelling, to looking after children and illness, and employers are no stranger to these reasons.
Not exact matches
Identifying ways to address inequalities like those
presented at the briefing, including evidence of a persistent gender - based wage
gap and bias in NIH R01 grant proposal evaluation, is crucial for supporting female academics»
career aspirations.
While she may be college - bound, the young actress has also decided to take a
gap year, to focus on her
present career and to indulge in other interests.
Though she would first gain notice as the dutiful daughter of an Asian - American family attempting to bridge the
gap between the past and the
present in The Joy Luck Club, Tom had already been acting in film and television for over a decade — her
career gradually gaining momentum thanks to bit parts in such films as Wall Street, Blue Steel, and Cadillac Man.
A
career gap, if any, should also be
presented without any hesitation.
Think of the cover letter as a summary of your
career experience, but do not simply regurgitate what you wrote in your resume; fill in
gaps and
present yourself as a complete package to fit the position and the company culture.
Have a professional work with
gaps or short lengths of stay in your resume, however, to
present a cohesive picture of progressive goals being met on your
career path.
If you have
gaps in employment, are changing
careers, or are an entry - level teacher without much experience, you can
present your qualifications by using the functional format without drawing attention to your limited or spotty experience.
Functional format: Job seekers with difficult to explain employment
gaps, periods of self - employment, or who are looking to change
careers may find this format friendlier to
presenting their work history, since the focus is on accomplishments rather than previous employers.
For job seekers with employment
gaps or who want to expand their
career, the accomplishments section provides the opportunity to
present transferable skills and highlight projects or initiatives that were cost - effective and contributed to the company's objectives.