Gap in employment and how to explain it in your resume?
Please bear with me because this is very difficult to put myself out there with such an emotional journey! Even at 60 years of age, I have always been a rock and able to deal with everything that was put in front of me. I have had two jobs in my adult life; one for 19 yrs.( until plant closed) and my last job for 15 yrs. I lost my last job and collected for 6 months, and finding a new job became difficult. I found work but was not happy! It was the beginning of 2016(lost my 15 yr. job 3-2015),when my things happened that rocked my world. My father was diagnosed with Altzheimers, and I had to help my mother out with their needs as my mother doesn’t drive, nor does my wife. But it was manageable. Then in March of 2016, I received that dreaded middle of the night phone call. My son was rushed to the hospital. He had tried to commit suicide and was on life support. The outcome was obvious. I had lost my son. But then 3 months to the DAY my brother and my son’s godfather(and was there for my son) committed suicide. That same call late at night came and an eerie feeling came over me I knew. He was buried on my B-day. It has taken 2 yrs. for me to finally ease the emotional pain,feelings and the depression that enveloped my life. Just two last comments; I appreciate all the support and prayers but the walk in my shoes statement fits here because just telling my story does’t truly tell the mental and physical struggles I endured,while also keeping my soberierty of 28 yrs intact. I,m close to the old me again!!! SSSSooooo how does this fit to explain my gap in employment? ( if in fact it does or in a shorter form. Help
Patrick, That is certainly a huge load to carry. Perhaps you can go to a professional resume writer and explain what happened to them. They know the in's and outs of resume preparing and how to f ill in for lost time due to illness or injury. With all the loss that you have experienced he /or she may be able to help you. I am so sorry for your loss and I will pray for you
You, sir are a trooper! You have overcome the loss of your son and brother and continued to maintain your sobriety of 28 years. There is nothing you can't do with God's help. I'm in agreement with several of the previous comments. Simply tell them you took personal leave to care for your family during the gap but is now ready to rejoin the workforce. You CAN and WILL make it! You and yours are in my prayers.
Good effort. Save money and go ahead.
Im praying for you, congrats on your sobriety! Keep your head up, we don't understand it, but the Lord works in mysterious ways. Stay encouraged. I'm rooting for you!
Let your experience do the talking. Remember the program truth unless it directly hurts ya. Keep it personal it's more interesting. They will hire you to find out! Take care
For the gap you simply put: (dates) volunteer medical Leave assisting - father & mother (dates) Grieving Leave- Son & brother
sounds like you answered your own question. Tell the truth. It's honest and touching.
Thank you for sharing for I know that your story will help someone who is going through a similar trial or suffering with the loss of several loved ones in their life. As for the break in employment, I would simply state that I was the caregiver with family health concerns. In an interview, I’d share some particulars, say they’ve been resolved and that you are ready to get back to work Good luck to you.
I was a stay at home mom for 11 years. I did not explain the gap and so far no one has asked. Just put the places you work and only tell them if they ask.
Be completely honest. Some of the time was spent taking care of your father/mother. Also you needed mental health healing time for yourself. This is very important to who you are and part of your healing. Continue to take care of you. It is very important. Also please pray. That is very important as well. God Bless you.