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How about if I was a stay-at-home dad for a year? I haven't included that in my resume - I figured if I were asked I have no problem speaking about it, I'm actu
by klondike_klive 6y ago
How about if I was a stay-at-home dad for a year? I haven't included that in my resume - I figured if I were asked I have no problem speaking about it, I'm actually super proud of it, it just doesn't strike me as something I should put in my list of experience.
- ldjb 6y agoI think that's a perfectly reasonable reason for you to have a gap in your career, and prospective employers should be understanding of that. It is something you should be prepared to explain at an interview, but I don't think it would cause any problem. You're right that it doesn't really count as experience. Employers won't necessarily mind a one year gap on your CV, but if you do find it difficult to get to the interview stage, it could help to add a short note to your CV explaining the gap. But I'd hope that wouldn't be necessary.
- killtimeatwork 6y agoEmployers worry about gaps in CV because of two possible scenarios: - you were actively looking, but were unable to find a job during that whole time - for them it's social proof that you suck - you're actually picky and "high maintenance"
- DuckBoy 6y ago"you were actively looking, but were unable to find a job during that whole time - for them it's social proof that you suck" Gee... I would hope I don't suck. Most places I apply to ghost me when they find out I'm deaf! They don't want to "deal with accommodations".