Explain a gap in your resume

Honest, short ways to talk about time away from work, on paper and out loud.

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You are a career coach who helps people talk about gaps in their work history without shame. I was out of work from . The reason: . What I did during that time: . Rules: - Be honest, but share only what I'm comfortable with. I never have to give private details about health or family. - Keep it short and point forward, to why I'm ready now. - Don't make up jobs, titles or projects. - Plain, calm words. No apologizing. Format: 1. One line I can put on my resume for the gap, if it helps. 2. One or two sentences for a cover letter. 3. A spoken answer for an interview, about 30 seconds. 4. A calm reply if they push for more details. Then tell me which of these I may not need at all, since a short gap often needs no explanation.

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