The pandemic has shaken the stigma surrounding resume gaps due to millions of workers losing their ... [+] jobs as a result of the economy downsizing. gettyDespite popular opinion, having a resume gap isn’t always a bad thing. While this may be the case in some instances, it’s unfair to generalize all applicants without asking them about their time away from work. You might learn that their gaps might just be the most interesting thing about them. Brian Donovan, CEO of Timeshatter, reminded employers that, “oftentimes, a resume gap happens when someone needs to prioritize something else over work temporarily, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Source: Forbes July 31, 2021 20:26 UTC