The reasons for a gap in employment could be many. You might have taken a break to raise your child, take care of a medical condition, for traveling, make some important life changes, or simply be waiting for the right opportunity to knock on your door.

A gap in your resume should never spell doom for your chances of getting a great job. If you are worried about showing that in your resume, we have got some tips and suggestions to fill the dreaded employment gap. We’ll review them here and answer some frequently asked questions about resume gaps and the reasons for a gap in employment.

What are employment gaps on resumes?

Though the term is self-explanatory, technically, an employment gap is considered the period a job candidate was not professionally engaged with a company or organization. The decision can be voluntary or involve external factors for the gap period.

There is no specific tenure that can be regarded as a short or long employment gap, but having a gap of more than nine months can be considered a drawback in the resume.