Gaps in your résumé don’t have to be perceived as roadblocks during your job search, as long as you frame them right. Career gaps are common and nothing to be ashamed about. People with 10-plus years ...

Coming back to work after being out of the game for a while can be a daunting task. There’s an emotional side to the situation as well as a strategy question in terms of the marketplace and where you ...

Life happens, and sometimes we have to step away from work to live it. This may sound unfathomable, but believe it or not, employment sabbaticals are more common than you think 2022 LinkedIn survey ...

"Did you do anything from 2008 to 2018?" I'll admit, the interview question caught me off-guard. Maybe because in previous interviews, the obvious gap in my resume had been addressed in a more tactful ...

The dreaded "resume gap" — not only does it often foil applicant-tracking software, but it can arouse immediate suspicion in employers and recruiters, causing job seekers to lose out on positions. Yet ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. You really want that job. It’s perfect for you. You submitted ...

Preparing for a job interview can be quite a nerve-wracking experience, especially when you're trying to prepare for the questions that could potentially catch you off guard or require you to think on ...