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Question 32 of 32

You have a couple of gaps in your resume. Can you explain these?

"The first gap in my resume was from 2007 - 2008 when I took a year off after completing University, to travel. Even though I was not working, I learned so much about business and interpersonal communication during that year of travel. After being laid off in 2012, I was without work for six months. Those are the only two gaps in my resume."

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How to Answer: You have a couple of gaps in your resume. Can you explain these?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Transportation job interview.

  • 32. You have a couple of gaps in your resume. Can you explain these?

      How to Answer

      When responding to this question, make sure you answer honestly about your gaps of employment, whether your gaps are due to staying home with the kids, an illness, taking care of an ailing parent, or taking some time off to think about a career change.

      1st Answer Example

      "The first gap in my resume was from 2007 - 2008 when I took a year off after completing University, to travel. Even though I was not working, I learned so much about business and interpersonal communication during that year of travel. After being laid off in 2012, I was without work for six months. Those are the only two gaps in my resume."

      2nd Answer Example

      "Absolutely! There were two times where I had a gap in my career. One gap was taking time off for personal reasons in between a great career pivot. The other, I took some time off to attend schooling for a certificate to be better at my work."

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