EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 10 MIN
How to explain employment gaps
from JumpStart Your Career Journey · host Paul Sandhu
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that makes many job seekers nervous—how to explain employment gaps. Whether your gap was due to personal challenges, health issues, caregiving, travel, or simply taking time to reassess your career, we’ll show you how to own your story with confidence.You’ll learn: ✅ Why honesty (with strategy) works best ✅ How to frame gaps as a period of growth ✅ Sample explanations you can use in interviews or resumes ✅ What hiring managers really think about employment gapsIf you’ve ever worried your gap might hold you back, this episode is your guide to turning it into a powerful part of your professional narrative.Send us a text and let us know what you thought of the show! Support the showConnect With Us:Website: https://jumpstartyourcareercoaching.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/jumpstartyourcareercoachingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LjC0A4I37T9fT8EQvlrOw
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In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that makes many job seekers nervous—how to explain employment gaps. Whether your gap was due to personal challenges, health issues, caregiving, travel, or simply taking time to reassess your career, we’ll show you how to own your story with confidence. You’ll learn: ✅ Why honesty (with strategy) works best ✅ How to frame gaps as a period of growth ✅ Sample explanations you can use in interviews or resumes ✅ What hiring manager...
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