How to explain Gaps in Employment: A Masterclass
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- If you're currently in a period of unemployment and worried how this might look to prospective employers, Sonal talking in this video might just be your personal coach !
I'm an HR Director AND I've had gaps in my career intermittently, and I know just HOW frustrating this period can feel like. So all my tips are from personal experience, and the best part: tried and tested!
I like to always ensure that everything I share is practical and possible to achieve. I hope you enjoy it and derive lots of value from it !
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Even though I have a long history of uninterrupted work, with Covid I have now been out of work for 2 years and it’s frustrating employers aren’t even giving me a chance. I wanted to take some time off to take care of myself and rejuvenate after working nonstop for more than 25 years and had no idea Covid would extend the gap for 2 years. I recently just put freelance on my resume because trying to explain the gap is difficult. No one wants to hear about your health or that you simply chose not to work for a bit but then got caught up in the Covid job drought. I’m overqualified for many jobs and I either get shunned because of that or shunned because of simply not working. It’s unfortunate I’m not simply judged by my abilities.
This is what I am currently going through
@@AnnaSzabo I finally got a job offer In November. Still there now. You will find something. Companies that ignored me last year are calling and emailing asking if I am still available because they’re all hustling to fill those jobs, especially since so many people are quitting. That’s what happens when you don’t fill jobs and overwork those left behind. 😓
@@AnnaSzabo Are the recruitment team is from another planet and not know what happened to entire world??..I am also facing the same issue. Can I show a part-time employment in that gap time?
Awesome. You have loaded a "mountain of confidence" in my chest. I already feel flying. what important I learnt is "Stuff Happens" no one is an exception to it. Thank you.
Thank you Sonal! This helps a lot.
You are really doing a great job by explaining all the aspects of "getting hired". Very helpful to understand the process of hiring.
Thank you very much for the video. It is, in fact, the first video, that dealt with addressing employment gaps during the interview from a totally different perspective.
Hope it helps you Nermeen. I’ve had gaps and wanted to share practical tips that helped me.
Thank you so much for being real. My career break was holding me back, but after watching your video I felt I was not alone, and there are employers who see the person, their experience and their attitude above their career gaps. I cleared my interview and I hope your video reaches many that are waiting to get back to work. Keep posting videos, thanks again!
Well done Gayathri, you got this!! Thanks for watching
Excellent strategies! So happy to come across you Sonal.
Thank you 😊
This was a much needed perspective. An eye opener of sorts.
Thank you so much!
Glad it’s helpful
Great video. Love all the practical tips you give. Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching
Thank you mam this video is great help for me. I have the gap of two and half year and i didn't knew how to articulate the things that happened with me. I have made a note based on your tips right after watching your video . I hope it will help me. I am going to watch rest of your videos now. Thanks again. 🤗🤗🤗
Thankyou Sonal. this was much more helpful and soothing
Valuable advice. Thanks!
Thank you very much. Appreciate your effort to share your knowledge in a simple and interesting way.
Thanks for watching
Thank you so much mam for this wonderful video. Life happens and we need people like you to support and help in our bad times! Gratitude🙏
Thank you, glad you found this video helpful!
wow I was feeling so insecure about the gaps in my resume and this was preventing me from moving forward . This video was so helpful ! Thank you so much ! I wish all HR recruiters were as wise as you are.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, you’ve got this!
Outstanding video! Thank you so much for your kind insights.
Thank you for watching Jennifer, glad to hear it!
I wish I could have been met you 15 years back , that time dint knew all these valuable information like how to answer, kudos to you
Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and encouragement. Bless you.
Thanks so much for watching!
You're a kind-hearted person. Yes, life happens. Thank you for your time & effort in putting together this video. May God's grace be upon you. Regards, Vivek
Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful
Hey sonal ! You are such a good soul. Your videos are really very helpful and gives confidence to attend interviews.I got an offer after 10 years of gap. This video helped me to handle the interview process. Thanks a ton sweetheart.!
That’s wonderful, many congrats!! If you’re open to it, I’d love to know how you did it, send me a dm on LinkedIn please!
Thankyou Ma'am, you have deal with this topic so gracefully, I was kind of shameful for myself however now I am pretty confident..
Thanks for watching! Never too late to learn!
You are helping larger people
It is so amazing content, thank you. I even wept a bit while watching. Now I feel much more confident in job hunting after a 3-year sickness!
More power to you!! 💪🏼
Very useful tips. Wish we had more HRs like you.
Thank you! Like in every profession, you have competent and less competent people. Thank you for watching Poornima!
Thank you so much .. its really help us to feel comfortable about our gap.. life happened ..thanks once again. ❤
my pleasure! thanks for watching
You Nailed it, Amazing
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, you’ve got this!
Thanks a lot Ma’am. So helpful. Lots of love
Glad to hear it Neha!
I literally love your smile
Good morning mam, the way you explained how to turn our drawbacks into strenghts is very helpful n encouraging...
Thank you 👌🙏
Thanks for watching
Very informative and helpful vedio ma'am.why we cant mention fighting with depression is the reason for gap .I faced this situation and u came out beautifully with a much mature person who knows herself better
you've done a really great job with this video.
hello from St Petersburg!
I found your video in Salma Jafri's FB group. have a good day!
@Dmitry thank you so much, your feedback means a lot more than you know.
Sending you warm greetings from a chilly Vienna to an even chillier (I’m sure) St Petersburg!
Thank you so much 🙏🏽
Thx for ur motivation....
Really awsome video Sonal:) I should have listened to this video long time back but I knew well now how to tackle such tough time & be confident during interview & drive situation in our favour w.r.t. grabbing desired role & desried job after long time of umemployment period:) But yes, if we have some good friends in good organization then it becomes somewhat easy to grab desired role & job after long time of employment Thanks a ton Sonal:)
Better late than never :-) Thanks for watching
Thank you very much!
Thanks for watching
This video was amazing
Happy to hear that Mark, thanks for watching!
Superb video its a true transition of my thoughts abt my career transition thnk u very much madam very encouraging
glad it was useful!
Thanks ma'am, that's really helpful video for me .
Glad to hear it!
Though, I am watching your videos first time but the way you explained things are really appreciated and helpful Sonal. I have been searching for a job and have not at all lied with anyone of the employer. After ,2017 have taken a break due to family reasons as my mother was sick and then I also got married and have bought a life to the World. But you know they (HR) they sound very positive on the call and also say they are sharing JD on mail but have not seen anyone coming up really.
Why don't you create videos for the HRs to understand all these parameters.
It's really frustrating that you are sitting idle from last 6 months and have followed all the tips but still. No hope now to restart my career 😢
I understand very well what you mean. Wish you the best Priyanka! Thank you for watching
Thank you Ma'am🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for watching
Mam your channel is really awasome !! 🙏 keep up the good work
Thank you so much!
You look very kind hearted. You clear all doubt what really occurred with everybody's life at the time of interview. Please explain in Hindi if you are Indian national. Maximum people will be benefited. I appreciate your all videos, doubt clearing advice. Thanks Mam, Keep it up. Air Force Veteran
Thank you for watching! My audience is from around the world, hence English is the primary language on my channel.
All the best to you Vivek!
@@SuperChargeYourself OK Mam, I can understand. May God always bless you with pious energy so that your every audience including me will be benefited. Keep on making such benefitial videos. Chou
Nice video
Ur really shearing nice knolwdge about interview process
Thank you for watching
Kindly note the background music really disturbs a lot.. Its volume level should be low at least which helps listener to concentrate better.
Thank you. thank you. Thank you mam. I am relived and feeling hopeful after watching this video.
You’ve got this Falguni!!
6:59 Great example about using the word "gap" vs "transition".
Thank you !
Thanks for this; it helped me and gave me confidence... I am not alone! Life knocks everyone :-)
Absolutely! You and me both. You got this!!
Hello Ma'am, Thanks for providing such profound content on interview processes. There is a seventh reason for my career gap, I am not employed for the last year as I started my business but it didn't go well. Finally, I realized that I am good with the job system as it balances my day and keeps me disciplined. How do I put my reason for the gap in my career?
Hi there!
I talked about this before sharing the 6 reasons for having a gap.
When you started a business, it’s not a gap. You were gainfully employed.
Focus on the learnings and articulate that during interviews. Good luck!
Mam, your videos are very usually. Please make a video of the biggest failure in your life to answer in interview round. Else you could also speak about this as a small portion in your upcoming videos.
Have a wonderful day!
You too! Thanks for watching
very much valuable tips mam, now I have got confidence on how to explain _/\_
Thanks for watching
Thanks ✌️
Thanks for watching
This was very helpful. I was considering a functional resume but also had reservations about it. Can you offer advice on a gap due to a decision to resign from the last job? (Toxic work environment).
Wonderful video and it really helps. One quick question on How to do salary negotiations for an offer after a career break?
Thanks in advance 🙂
Yes you can! Rewatch the video and showcase transferable skills. I negotiated a big jump after a maternity pause.
Watch the video on career pause, from middle 2019.
Good luck!
Thank you so much for this video. Your communication is very impressive. Do u suggest me how to improve my communication skills at workplace. And also please help me out how to upgrade myself from slow learner to good quick learner.
At 14:00 , lifted up my spirits , THANK YOU SONAL , This video was much more than a video from an HR !!!
Glad it’s helpful!
Very Nice video &
Mam I like your videos. I learn alot.
Glad to hear it!
Thank you so much, ma'am, for sharing this video. I'd want to ask you a question. Should we seek for a higher CTC than we got at our prior job? I'm getting calls, but no interviews are scheduled. I'm not sure if my wage expectations are the stumbling block. Also, how much of a pay % should we ask for when you reapply?
Thanks for watching! For personalised questions, please catch me live on Fridays when I conduct an Ask me Anything session, or schedule a consultation, details are on my website. Good luck.
👍👍Where to put it in resume and ..when to speak about it in interview.. please make a video on this as well.
Thanks for watching. Watch the video on resume gaps from two weeks ago. Good luck!
Can we get an updated version of this masterclass? What about gaps of employment due to discrimination?
Thanks for the suggestion Joanne, and for watching the video. I’ll add it to my list of video ideas!
Hi Sonal,
Recently I started following your videos, which gave me so much of positivity. Thank you so much for the informative contents. I was working for a IT firm as a Software Developer. Later I got married and I had to travel overseas with my husband. So currently I'm on career break and working on upgrading my skills. Could you please suggest what should be the perfect headline for my LinkedIn profile considering the present scenario.
Thanks for watching! See the LinkedIn playlist, you’ll get some help there! Thanks for watching
Your videos are most helpful for me... I have career break of 13 years for my family reason and now I am 39 years. Currently I have a need to go for a job. I went so many interviews and I gave answers genuinely without hiding anything about my career gap. But I didn't get job till now. Please let me know is there any possiblility for me get job at this age.
you can always get a job. Watch my interview playlist, there are lots of tips to help you. Good luck!
If I worked as a freelancer for a year before joining a new job then Should I mention it in my CV or just brief them when I get asked about it??
Hello
I was working in sales for almost 4 years. And left previous organization due to non work- life balance and got frustrated.
It's been 4 months that I'm jobless as I am looking for better opportunity.
Can I tell this reason ? Or it will make negative impact ... ?
The music is slightly loud in the end of the video.
How do you get your self retained post you put down papers and you rejected their earlier offer to retain
I prepared for civil services for good 5 years
What are you doing rn ?
@@NK-ik2fj work in my skill set that I got degree for and my own projects.
@@SA-cb2it are you an engineer ?
@@NK-ik2fj master of design
Hi! What do you suggest if your career pause is over 10 years and is still current? By this I mean all other paid jobs held are outside being listed on a resume since they are older and over 10 years 😔
I’d say rewatch the videos on career pause. Whether one year or 10. It’s all applicable
Dear Sonal,
Thank you very much for your very insightful video. I was wondering how you would deal with a "GAP" where you did several different things but in terms on space on the CV you cannot really fit them all, how would you present it title wise on the CV and how would you structure it given the lack of space (I have about 5 lines so max 3 bullet points):
- October to November I took a full-time Russian language course in Moscow
- January to February I took some time to travel across the Scandinavian countries and get a feeling of which one I wanted to settle down on
- March to July I spent 3 months volunteering at a School (teaching German), and then 2 months doing a gardening project, both in Denmark
- August to November I took some intensive Danish classes and started to settle down in Denmark
Parallel to all of this November to March I joined an Eu-funded Pilot program for a learning transnational platform
collaborating with people from different EU-nations to different projects (part-time)
- December I started a Job in Denmark
Before listening to your video, I had this 1 year period on my CV only detailing the Pilot EU-Funded program I took part into March-November stretching it a bit further to cover the entire period, but I never felt about it. Also it was not paid work, so I was always worried about recruiters asking about it.
I would like to pull out the variety of things I did in a clever "strengths-prone" approach.
Any suggestion?
Sorry for the delay! I go live with open office hours every Friday here on TH-cam (check channel banner) to answer all questions. Due to the volumes I see here i unfortunately can’t respond to each one, as I work alone. Hope you can join me one day!
Mam, i have multiple gaps in my professional career. After every job there is a gap, altogether there are 3 gaps of around 7-8+ months of each, although the reasons are genuine for these gaps, but how do i convince the recruiters regarding the same ?
This is most issue in India rather than in US. Too many questions on having a year gap in India while in US it is very common for many candidates to take a break from career. At last nothing matters if the firm really in need of the candidate
Biases exist everywhere, not just in India. Thanks for watching!
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I have 3yrs career gap between graduation and employment due to my parent facing an health issue after the COVID attack. So could you please tell me how will I answer for this career gap question without any previous professional experience?
Mam i am fed-up with 3rd reason! Now passed 1yr what do i do?
Mine is diff situation where i have uninterrupted working for the same company for 22years and it is being taken as un-employable.
But have I evolved and grown? No, atleast not at par with the way company financially has grown.
I know you've mentioned health issues but does that include mental health break? Because I feel, there's a stigma about it and then there's the fear of appearing weak. Just because you've dealt with something like depression, life shouldn't stop. And instead of a tactical answer, I would just tell them what it is because the thing with mental health is that the healing is not linear. How do we explain a mental health break? I am sure many gen z and millennials would want to know but won't ask.
Good question.
I think that’s where it goes into too much detail and should share only what one is comfortable sharing. I talk about it in the video, the tiny details about the illness, nope. None of their business.
As long as you’re well now and ready to go.
Hope that helps.
Hello Mam... should we add this career gap content into our resume... or we can explain it at the time of interview?
I talk about this on this video 😊
Hi Sonal...this is helpful...one query...post pandemic when there are many restructuring and downsizing, how is marked scenario for higher experience profile... just wanted to check your perspective
Not sure I understand the question here Sunil
@@SuperChargeYourself I guess Sunil means market scenario....
Hi in India do you think the HR and hiring managers will accept the gap in employment due to Travel. Correct me If I am wrong. Also, I have faced situation answering honest questions due to my gap and was rejected and not taken in a positive manner. It's hard to penetrate the interviewers mind for what they want as an appropriate answer. They had their set of answers which they want from our mouth to listen and will select you on the basis of their satisfaction. in recent days accepting truth is the biggest hindrance.
I have a gap of 5 months, should i mention that in my resume?
If you wish to. Good luck!
Wether we want to update with Valid reasons at our actual Resume ⁉️💞✍️
Hi Sonal, can you give me advice how to justify gaps of 7 years during the interviews as freshers
Use the tips here, good luck!
how to write the gap that happened due to laid off because of restructuring due to covid 19
Watch my video from last week! All the best
mam, I have done BCA but didn't do any job but right now in last year I have certified with data analytics which makes me very interesting field and now I want to do career in this data analytics but don't have any experience that's why didn't get an opportunity to get hired for this position but I strongly want to do a job I have 13 years of gap in my graduation and right now will I get a job in it bz I strongly need it
Hey there, thanks for the question. Due to the volumes of questions, I’m unfortunately not available for personalised responses, best to join me live on Fridays, see my channel ‘about’ for more info. Good luck!
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Hi mam
I married woman before marriage I was working in benglore and i have 4years work experience and after that I searched job for 1 year but I didn't get then I moved back to my native because of marriage proposals while my parents were not allowed to do work after three years I got married in my husband's house they were not allowed to work and my hubby in not good with me he is ready to leave me so now I have to search jobs and I have to stand my own but I have 7+years gap and In interview how could I explain these matters I m not getting would u please help me how can I explain about my gap and I dnt have kids also
Hi! Thanks for your comment ! For personalised advice, my best suggestion is to either join me when I run an ‘Ask Me Anything’ on Fridays or schedule a consultation, the details are on my website.
I wish you the best!
Hi very nice video mam i am you are subscriber. I want to one question i have a 9 moths gap. Recently i had an interview and HR ask me why i left organization if you don't have job. and i am stuck i could not found right answer. Can you please tell me how i answer this question. Its really help for me
Thanks for your question. Be honest. Don’t cover up with lies. Why did you leave?
SuperCharge I have fired and then lockdown but in the notice period i have crack the interview but due to lockdown they freeze their hiring
Then say that: corporate restructuring. Use your own words. It’s Covid. This has happened everywhere.
Now i am search a job and i am thinking what should i tell them so that i hired.Please any advice
I’ve already replied. All the best.
Do switching between courses also count as a gap or a transition ?
Hard to say. Education isn’t normally a gap
@@SuperChargeYourself Actually I wasn't able to complete my engineering because of backlogs that I got because I had no interest in electronics but I studied for two years and then switched to bca and now I just completed it without any backlog.
But my resume shows two year gap because of that so how should I justify this during interviews?
Feel free to join me live on one of the Fridays so I can help answer this.
I’m unfortunately not available for personalised advice in the comments section.
Good luck!
@@SuperChargeYourself okay 🙂
In india Many🌷are doing fake job update,I saw that ,being honest I feel I lost opportunities due to hones 💞✍️t
If v tell the hr of any genuine reason behind the gap they pay you less saying there is a gap, is this okay to accept as a candidate or should we negotiate here
Would u please reply
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Superb vudeos mam... Very clear and crisp... Worth time.... No over dos... Worthy content..... Can you share your email to have a conversation with you
Thank you, glad this is helpful! Join me live every Friday for your questions. Details in about section of channel
Use a bit better 🎤🎙️🎙️
All the GAP examples are from a Female point of view, Mam, can you give example from a Male perspective in your future videos.
Basis my experience of giving explanation of GAP, HR and Hiring Managers aren't keen to hear answers at all, as so much supply of work force is available here in India.
I feel, your answers are apt for the US, UK and Europe, not really valid for India, basis my experience.
Thanks for watching Vijay.
To answer to your comment: More and more people, men and especially dads are facing layoffs. And child rearing is no longer a woman only job. So these answers are universal for parents.
My videos help many people across geographies, including in india. Of course, your experience can be different.
All the best in your search Vijay.
PS: I have another video from 2021 on this topic.
@@SuperChargeYourself thanks for your kind reply, I have seen that and commented on that as well.
My industry is Tech Ship Management and my domain is Non IT, your tips could be helping IT, Banking, Management Consulting not sure about Ship building, shipping and heavy engineering.
@@SuperChargeYourself
I have lately started watching your Videos as I will be replaced by AI-ML tool from new year. Please keep up the good work.
what about single men, who are looking after parents and trying hard to make ends meet?
I feel HR and Hiring Managers need to be pragmatic rather than having a fixed mind set.
Kindly note the background music really disturbs a lot.. Its volume level should be low at least which helps listener to concentrate better.
4:09 If a person just stays with a job for 3-5 years, would he/she still be considered as a job hopper in recruiters' eyes?
First1000Hours i don’t think so. Especially in this day and age, when millennials are known to stay on average for 8 months (!) per job, some would even call 3-5 years a medium to long term employment duration! All about perspective, and in my opinion, what matters is WHY the person left, whether the reason comes across as genuine or fickle.