Help!! How do I hide the gaps in my resume??
I spent a lot of time the past few years helping take care of my grandmother who really needed me. I just couldn't put her in a home, I love her so much. NO one else from my family stepped in to help me. The problem is when I look over my resume it reads like I was out of work and not doing anything. Taking care of her became a full time job in itself. What can I do either on my resume or when/if I have an interview to explain the gaps? I was thinking of just lying, but I know that would be wrong. Can someone please help??
Dont try to hide them cuz employers do check! On a separate piece of paper, just explain! T First, pray! Blessings!
Caregiver thats what you were
Here's 5 tips from an article I found to help talk about and handle the gaps in your resume. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140623182203-368344-5-tips-for-how-to-explain-gaps-in-your-employment-history
Hi John- I have to say I commend you on taking on such a huge responsibility with the care of your grandmother. I'm sure she was very appreciative and grateful to have had you there. Now, in regards to your resume and the gap in employment. I think it's not too challenging of a situation and a fairly easy solution. First and foremost, don't lie. Employers are always able to figure these things out and it's always best to be upfront and honest with them right from the start. On your resume I would have the dates during which you were taking care of your grandmother and list it as either "Primary caretaker for a family member", or "Family leave to take care of a family member". More companies than you make think will be sympathetic to this, and it's a very valid reason to take time off from work. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional help! Good luck!
You can literally put that you were a caretaker on your resume