How to Deal with a Gap on Your Resume: Turning Time Away from Work Into a Strength

How to Deal with a Gap on Your Resume: Turning Time Away from Work Into a Strength

For many professionals, especially those in executive and senior leadership roles, the idea of a “gap” in a resume can feel like a liability. Whether it’s due to parental leave, a personal health issue, or an unexpected period of unemployment, the truth is: career gaps happen. Life happens. And in today’s workplace, recruiters and hiring leaders are increasingly open to authentic stories—especially when those stories are framed with strength, growth, and purpose.

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