Question: I took time off after the Navy to travel and then care for my mother who’d just had surgery. How do I explain that on my resume? Answer: Today, the thinking around resume gaps is evolving.

Making the decision to take a break from the workforce can be hard, but with the right strategy and preparation there's no reason that the return should be. "In the past, gaps were seen as a major red ...

Navigating the complexities of a senior career often means facing challenges, and one of the most common hurdles is the presence of gaps in a resume. These gaps can be due to various reasons, such as ...

Providing reasons for gaps — such as training and education, or family and health issues — improved call-back rates slightly but did not eliminate the bias. Resume gaps may no longer carry the same ...

LinkedIn research shows a break in your career journey is no longer something to hide or speak vaguely about. How (and when) to explain a pandemic-related gap on your résumé Whether you were laid off, ...

The labor market might still be going strong, but a lot of applicants are finding the job search to be tougher than they expected. New job openings in the U.S. hit a three-and-a-half-year low in ...