The Resume Gap After a Layoff in 2026

Layoffs are still reshaping the job market in mid-2026. In this episode of The Resume Room, Lucas and Luna drill into a specific resume challenge: how to handle a gap that starts with a layoff. They walk through a real example—a marketing manager laid off in March who hasn't landed a role yet—and debate whether to use a 'functional' format, a brief company description, or a simple date range. Lucas pushes back on the idea that you need to explain everything on the resume itself, while Luna argues context can help you avoid the screening-room trash bin. They land on a concrete rule of thumb: if the gap is under six months, you probably don't need to mention the layoff at all. For longer gaps, one line in the experience section can do the work. Plus: when a layoff actually becomes a talking point in interviews, not a liability. No segment on how to spin—just how to position the facts so a recruiter doesn't stop reading. #ResumeGap #Layoff #JobSearch2026 #ResumeWriting #CareerAdvice #MarketingManager #FunctionalResume #ApplicantTrackingSystem #RecruiterTips #InterviewPrep #EmploymentGap #JobMarket2026 #LayoffStrategy #ResumeFormatting #CareerPodcast #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo