Yes, Ive Had Gaps In My Employment History--What To Do About It?

Navigation: Main page » Careers Employment

 Print this page Submit articleComment article

Author: Marilyn Tellez

Article source: http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/. Used with author's permission.

Yes, I've Had Gaps In My Employment History--What Can I Do About It?

1. Honestly, there is not a single person who has not had SOME gaps in their work history. Anyone who says differently is someone who might not always tell the truth.

2. So, you, job seeker have had some employment gaps in your career/work life. What to do? What to do?

3. Sit down and write out what you did during your time of unemployment. Most people who are out of work do NOT spend all of their not working time in front of a TV! What you did is a measure of what your values and interests are. If you loafed, where did you do your loafing? Reading, baking, driving, hanging out? WHAT DID YOU DO AND WHY DID YOU DO IT?

4. Condense these periods of unemployment to look for a pattern. If you were "laid off" a few times, what jobs were you doing and why were you "laid off"? Look for skills that you used with employment gaps. There is always a pattern of some sort when Mr. or Ms Job Seeker is not looking.

5. By making sense of these gaps to and for potential new employers, you can capitalize

on them to present yourself in a new light. Example: If you started a home based business while you were unemployed, but it failed, you can still be known as someone willing to take risks; someone who can see failure as something to not be ashamed of. How many employers could sympathize with you? Many, I would guess. Failing and learning from it, is a SKILL.

6. Put those unemployment gaps together Mr. or Ms Job Seeker as if you had found gold on a scrap heap. The gaps still represent you, put them in your resume and use them in an interview.

7. You might want to do these differently on your next "not working gig". Put yourself to work on your self, the next time around!

Omega 3s: Using Our Heads to Nourish Our Brains
This article first appeared in the Zone-Net Newsletter in May 2005 and is the sole propert of Zone Net inc. Find out how long-chain omega-3 fatty acids from fis...

Joint Accountability: Another Key for Your Effectiveness
In this article, Roger Schwarz shares two stories that illustrate the benefits and definition of Joint Accountability - one of the core principles of his approa...

Creativity
Creativity is not the thing which is common to every being. It is given only to human beings. But in human beings those people work creatively who are near to t...

Understanding the Gospel of Matthew and Why it Matters - Part 4
A Brief Study of the story of the Wise Men as related in Matthew 2:1-12

Is Ghostwriting Immoral?
What are the ethics of hiring--or becoming--a ghostwriter? Is ghostwriting cheating in some way? Author-izer Sallie Goetsch examines the different legitimate us...

The Importance of Dog ID Tags
Out of the approximately 60 million dogs that live in the United States, at least 5 million somehow find their way into an animal shelter every year. Out of the...

The Importance of Background Verification
An HVAC company recently paid $750,000 to a customer who was raped by a service technician. His employment application indicated no criminal convictions and the...

Delicoious Swordfish
A very tasty swordfish recipe. This dish is a low fat culinary dream.

4 Tips for Fast Fat Loss Part II
A four part article containing four important tips to help you accelerate your fat loss progress and keep the weight off permanently.

Eat Well First Before You Take Your Vitamins
Take a look at what you are eating before you start taking vitamin supplements.

The Basics of the Murphy Bed Plan
As living space becomes more efficient, two social trends have converged to foster the Murphy bed's regained popularity. First, because housing is more expensiv...

Do Guaranteed Signups Work for MLM Internet Business Opportunity Promotion and Advertising?
Thought about buying guaranteed signups for your Network Marketing program, mlm program, multi level marketing program, or affiliate program? We discuss the det...

Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science
Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in the universe because you think it's too hard to learn ... It isn't...

Knowing versus Doing - Execution In The Workplace
Why is it that so many leaders in the business world seem to be so smart, but produce such poor results? It's not enough to be smart about what should be done,...

Stress: Guilty As Charged
People rarely go to the doctor to say "I think I have stress," and yet the National Institutes of Health say that 80% of illnesses are caused by stress, directl...

Generic Drug: Its Pros and Cons
A generic drug can be defined as an identical, or bioequivalent to a brand name drug in its dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, per...

Mini Blinds: An Introduction
Mini-blinds have replaced the old-fashioned Venetian blinds as more convenient and attractive window treatments. Blinds are window coverings that can have eithe...

Relationship Problems Have Warning Signs
Families are made up of individuals; men, women, and children. Relationships are the most powerful influences on individuals. Depressed, angry or emotionally ...

Making the Best Use of Your Time
How many times have you heard people complain that they haven't had time? "Oh, I haven't had time to do it!" What they really mean, and what they should be sayi...

Secured and Unsecured Loans
One of the most basic decisions when it comes to taking out a new loan, is whether to opt of a secured or an unsecured loan. This article discusses the pros and...

Online Casino Sign-Up Bonus and Match Bonuses - Easy Way to Lose Your Money
Online casinos have many ways to "trick you" into gambling. One of the most common ways is offering casino bonuses, which can be divided into several categories...

Receiving Thanks and Praise - The View from the Other Side
Receiving goods and services from suppliers, whatever shape or form they are, still means some human interaction, most of the time. Yet we are becoming much mor...

After the Affair - Part 1
Has your world fallen apart? How do you deal with infidelity? Can this relationship be rapaired? A look at trust, betrayal, and love in relationship.

Dress Your Kids In the Best For Less
How to find affordable new and nearly new clothing for your children. Dress your children in stylish and trendy outfits without having to take out a second mort...