Disability & Work – Gaps Strategy #1

Keep in mind that not all gaps need to be mentioned.  These include gaps that lasted for a couple of months or occurred long ago.  In such cases, it is often easiest to give only the years, rather than the months of a job seekers career history.  If the gap in employment was used constructively, the job seeker may consider including it in his or her resume.  Often, time taken out to travel, study or pursue a dream could be used to a job seekers advantage.  Many people have gaps in their employment due to maternity or paternity leave.  Such details can also be mentioned and it may be useful to reassure employers that all childcare arrangements have been made for your return to the workplace.