Looking at your resume, I see multiple gaps between employments. What were you doing during those gaps?

"I had a gap from 2009-2010 while I was on maternity leave and another for six months in 2015 while I cared for an ailing parent. During that time, I was vigilant in keeping up to date on the market so that my knowledge did not become redundant."

"The company I worked for struggled unexpectedly in 2020, and I was laid off along with 450 other employees. It took me a week or so to recover mentally, but I quickly reached out to my network and prepared myself for the job search process. The market was in a bad place, but I secured a new role within three months. The gap also gave me time to learn a few new skills I wanted to pick up."

Remember to demonstrate that you were productive in some way if your gap was due to a layoff or firing situation. It is important to show that you used the time in between jobs wisely in these instances.

"The gaps in my employment are related to my education. I earned several key certifications during that time. My certification credentials are listed on my resume along with the dates I received them. I would be happy to provide additional details as needed."