While it is never advisable to advertise
large gaps in work history, there is no need to start fabricating a job description and title.
Here's another piece of resume help: If you have
large gaps in your work history, do not include dates.
If you have
large gaps in your work history, the recruiters will notice them immediately.
Useful if you have a wide variety of unrelated work experiences or
large gaps in your work history.
If you have
large gaps in your work history, have been employed in a number of jobs for a short time, are a new graduate student, or are changing careers: a functional or a combination resume may be the most effective format for your resume.
Doing so may make the employer think you have
a large gap in your work history because the first date he or she sees on your resume will be an older date.
This format is appropriate for those who are just entering the workforce or have
large gaps in their work history.
Not exact matches
A non-chronological format could be used if you have
large gaps in your career
history, are looking for a career change or have
worked in a wide variety of roles.
For those with little or no
work experience or those with
large gaps in their employment
history then the skills format is the best.