
Resume Question x 2
I'm a Family Nurse Practitioner. My position was eliminated Dec 2016. I was applying and interviewing for positions for 3 months. Then I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer which will require me to be out of work for up to four more months. My questions are: what should I write on my resume to fill in the gap of time for treatment of my cancer? And is three months too long to have been looking for a new position. I'm avoiding work in long term care. I'm being somewhat picky about where and for who I will work.

Just tell them you had a medical situation that had to be taken care off.

I personally wouldn't write anything on your cv/resume. You illness doesn't really belong there. If asked about your lapse in time worked at an interview, I would explain at that time. I wish you the best on your health. Also, I wouldn't disclose anything you feel may allow anyone to judge you unfairly, so a call to an employment lawyer may be in order. I don't believe you should disclose your illness. With everything going on with healthcare, once you disclose, it's a pre-existing condition, on the record.

If being out of work for a few months because you're getting cancer treatment is not a good answer for some, you have good cause to be picky.

My opinion, your personal life is just that your personal life, you donot have to disclose your health situation at all, unless you are already employed and something comes up where you cant work, as far as your resume goes, gaps in resume are far less important, its really your qualifications and experience that stands out at most, you tipically only need to document the dates and times of last employment, if and when a conversation arrises simply say the time you where not employed is personal reasons, again you donot have to disclose about your health, your health is not whats gona get you employed, i wish you the best of luck and pray God heals your body and give you comfort and patience to wait upon him to deliver you first, (however long that takes) and then place you in a position where you can be an asset based soley on you and not your health, God bless you,,,,,

You can say you were sick but am well today. I had to leave a job due to illness I was out for 3 minutes months. Fortunately it wasn't cancer but it was sarcoidosis. I don't think as a medical business manager that it should keep you from getting a job. Mid levels are in demand

Hello,
No, I would not expect 3 months is too long but depends on the hiring manager. I've had gaps as well. I filled in my time with pro bono consulting work. That said, Employers are fairly cognizant of them b/c the assumption is that one got let go or left their job without a new job which are red flags. That is not the case for you though. In my opinion, there is sufficient demand for NP's, you might consider either being truthful as they might be amenable to the circumstances. Alternatively, you could simply say that your diagnosis led to your choice of exiting the position. Employers can only disclose date hired & date of exit.
I hope this helps.
MK

I would say after an extended vacation I am prepared to re-enter the workforce rejuvenated and energized. By placing a positive spin on the truth you avoid placing negative assumptions in the thinking of prospective employers. When you reach the interview only mention the cancer and treatments if follow up care may impact your ability to do your job. Until then the reason you were on extended vacation is yours. Take some online courses to add that you completed some coursework during your extended vacation. That should satisfy them that you weren't unqualified. And no, it is not unusual for it to take 3 to 6 months to find new employment. May God provide you favor in your job search and a complete healing of your cancer.

Hi Toni, my thought would be leave it blank, they will ask you why a gap of time on resume. Then you can explain. Good luck!

I'm sorry about your health issue ,I will pray for you . Just go ahead and apply for PRN that way you have a part time on your resume. Wish you the best ..
Sorry to hear that. My mom has it to. But if you tell your condition. Some people might understand.and some might not. I hope you the best of luck and God bless you.