What do you say in an interview if you've had a long gap of time being unemployed on your resume? When you have a gap it sits there on your resume like a red flag for employers it can be very awkward! Any suggestions? Thanks

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All you can do is be honest. Unless you have a long employment gap because you committed a serious crime. Is there any reason why you wouldn’t want to tell an interviewer why you have an employment gap?

It seems logical, but I believe they look at it as a negative. It is sad because for most of us it is not us, but the organization for why we are not offered positions. I think it is best to be honest, but also maybe indicate you are upskilling in your time off.

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