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Community Activities Consulting Special Projects School Etc… www.thebeehive.org | September 2009 Think about other activities you did during that time such as: Tips to Explain Employment Gaps on Your Resume

Community Activities

Consulting

Special Projects

School

Etc…

If you have short gaps, use a functional resume, which highlights your experience not work history. www.thebeehive.org | September 2009 Tips to Explain Employment Gaps on Your Resume

If you stopped working for a “good” reason, like raising a family or going back to school, be honest about it. www.thebeehive.org | September 2009 Tips to Explain Employment Gaps on Your Resume

www.thebeehive.org | September 2009 Tips to Explain Employment Gaps on Your Resume If you’re worried about job hopping, only list jobs that are relevant to the position you’re applying for.

1.) Use a Functional Resume not a Traditional Resume! 2.) Highlight your skills, not your specific jobs! www.thebeehive.org | September 2009 Tips to Explain Employment Gaps on Your Resume Don’t worry about employment gaps. Follow these simple tips.

1.) Use a Functional Resume not a Traditional Resume!

2.) Highlight your skills, not your specific jobs!

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