I have a gap of 10 months on my resume due to personal health issues. I don’t want to draw attention to it, but I’m unsure if I should address it on my resume or leave it off altogether. Has anyone else dealt with this?

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You can just put "personal leave" - sometimes people add bullet points of skills they picked up or studied. You also don't have to say anything. If they ask just say you had to take a LOA for a medical reason. They shoud not probe further

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From a practical ATS perspective it’s better to include and discuss if asked than leave off entirely.

Yes, I agree with Associate 1 - Always be upfront abt this, even if you don't like the reason why there's a gap, you can use language like career break or personal leave. This gives the recruiter or hiring manager the idea that you are able to tell your story in a clear way, which is what is so important in resumes

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Pockmarked resume here. Head off what you can at the gate. Just say LOA for medical reasons. You are in a better position than I am. Good luck. Will not even be an issue for most firms except some pedantic ones.

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I think it can harm you in the long run if you give too much detail, I would honestly just leave it off, and if they ask, answer succinctly

I was out of work for 11 months due to unemployment. I’d leave it off and address if asked.

I have a year and half gap due to personal reasons and running a business what should I do about that

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