About Course

The “Addressing Employment Gaps in Your Resume” module shows you how to turn periods of unemployment into strengths. You’ll learn to frame gaps with context, highlight continuous learning, and maintain recruiter confidence through strategic formatting and narrative techniques.

What Will You Learn?

  • How to choose the right resume format to minimize gap focus
  • Techniques for briefly explaining gaps without oversharing
  • Ways to showcase skill-building activities (courses, volunteering)
  • Strategies for integrating freelance or consulting experience
  • Best practices for maintaining positive tone and credibility
  • Tips for preparing gap-related interview responses

Course Content

Resume Formats & Gap Types

  • Chronological vs. Functional Resumes

Framing & Narrative Techniques

Skills Showcasing & Interview Prep