Is there a right way to explain resume gaps due to personal/health reasons, even if you were still working part-time independently?

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How long are the gaps?

In reality, it is based on how lengthy the gap is. Just admit the gap was caused by personal or health issues, and then concentrate on how your skill set continues to grow throughout that time. Stress your commitment and readiness for a return to the workforce.

I think that having health problems is usually a good reason that most recruiters wouldn't question or give you push back about. I think that would pretty much self explanatory.

Technically, I wouldn't say you had any gaps. If the work you did independently was relevant to the job you're applying for then you should add it to the resume, if not you can explain that you took a break to pursue other career interests

One thing I've seen that I thought sounded good: I had to take time off due to an illness but now that I've recovered Im back on track and ready to jump back in to my career

Recruiters will understand, but recruiters don't hire! Managers want people who are working... simple fact. At least from my experience at large corps! If they had to choose from two candidates . 1. Who took a 2 year mental health break and 2. Who has more up to date experience. They are going with #2. The employee advantage world is almost coming to an end.

If asked, you can explain the gap by responding, "I was out of work for the past (however long you were out) due to a medical condition that has since been fully resolved." You don't necessarily need to explain it further than you're comfortable with.

This is where I would leverage a headhunter - gaps on your resume when you apply online to a job can get you ruled out if the poster is trying to go fast and has a lot of options. A headhunter should help you practice explaining those gaps with confidence and also sell your profile directly to a hiring manager - for the right role, putting you ahead of a pile of resumes

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