If you walk into the building for an interview and you stand crooked due to scoliosis, are 54, and have gaps In your employment history due to past medical issues don't you think it's going to affect how the interviewer sees you? Do you think they'll hire you? Will they see you as liability and calling out all of the time.?
It is nearly a guarantee that during your next interview the employer will ask questions to determine the reasons for ANY amount of time when you weren't employed, and this includes when/if you were laid off.
It’s important to first reassure them that your lay off was in no way a result of your productivity. It's a great idea to also be prepared to explain any circumstances at your organization that caused your layoff.
In the case of Lowe’s it was outsourcing certain roles and cutting others entirely. Many layoffs occur mainly due to business-wide decisions, not specific performance issues so be sure to mention that in your response.
Here are some additional tips to keep in mind:
-When you are explaining why you were laid off keep it to 1-2 sentences.
-Maintain a positive tone as you describe your previous employer and place of employment. NEVER speak negatively about either!
-Be honest in your response, since the company may decide to check in with your former employer on the circumstances behind the layoff.
-Update your resume with all the skills and experiences you gained before the layoff. Now is the time, so when employers wonder what you’ve been up to in your previous job your resume should paint a clear picture!
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If your employer inquires about lapse of employment I find it better to discuss in person. I just got a great new job!
Folks, I've been saying this for as long as I've coached people on how to put together a good resume: Explain your gaps in employment!
New research from a ResumeGo experiment shows that: *Applicants with work gaps had a 45% lower chance of receiving job interviews than those without *Applicants who gave a reason for their employment gap received close to 60% more interviews than those who did not
If your gap requires a more detailed explanation, summarize on the resume and provide detail and context in the cover letter (promise me that you are always going to submit a cover letter). Even if the truth behind the gap isn't pretty, if you can explain how you turned a negative into a positive experience, overcame adversity, or how you kept your skills fresh, the employer will notice and appreciate your honesty and initiative.
Don't let your gap be a missing piece open to incorrect interpretation.
Read this article for more information: https://www.resumego.net/research/resume-employment-gaps/.
Hi I need some advice from experienced dental assistants, or even anyone that may give some advice. I will try to make this short even though it seems hard because I have so many things going on at the same time.
I have been a dental assistant for 15 years with a gap of 5 years unemployed because I was ill with an autoimmune disease. I was finally able to get Job as a dental assistant still getting paid the same I made 8 years ago I’m content considering the situation. My dilemma is that where I work there is no room or opportunity for growth, no benefits just paid 2 weeks vacation and sick days. We get free dental treatments, that’s about it.
I did some research and found out that my pay is way below average for my years of experience in the area I work at. I feel unappreciated by my coworkers, there is a lot of animosity is the clinic, and I believe this is because we are all women no man here. I really enjoy working with the female doctor I work with, she is the nicest dentist I have ever worked with, but her staff is ruining it for me as I am the new one here and the manager doesn’t like me. I’m still employed because the doctor owns the clinic and I sense she appreciates my assistance.
I feel torn between several feelings of wanting to grow and move on, and the fear of trying a career change that I may later regret and or not be able to accomplish because of my language barrier. I can’t afford to go to college as my daughter is soon going to college and my husband and I just bought a home, beside I’m so pass the curve for college. I’m at a 7th grade math and language level to give you an idea, as my first language is Spanish.
I thought about getting some training for nitrous sedation and maybe taking a course in Billing and coding to make myself more appealing to employers, but I realized that my career choice has a pay limit and may be shooting myself by adding more skills that would add more work for me in the future and never get paid more than a certain amount.
What would you advise for me be. I realize that wherever I go it will be the same office environment because dental offices are full of women mainly and my previous experience with male doctor never went well. I hate the “good old boys club” environments and to me it’s something I would never want to go back to.
Sincerely feeling hopeless.
If you are an employer, what do you see in a candidate with at least 3-5yrs experience but a 5 year unemployment gap between their last two most recent employments. Would you prefer someone with no experience but has the degrees? Or someone without the degrees and has the experience who would love to work towards growing in the company if given the chance to prove themselves. How would someone stick out in your hiring process?
My problem isn’t experience. It’s too much experience. I’ve been a store manager of 5 different auto parts stores. Looks like I’ve job jumped....but the truth is that 3 of those companies recruited me out of the others. Don’t want to lie on my resume, but don’t really know what to do about it.
My husband and I moved to an extremely rural area when he got promoted and an area that was farm land and a truck stop. One year turned into four and while my career has been in business administration and general accounting I’m having an extremely hard time angling myself as an attractive candidate with this much time out of my field. In addition, some of my references are no longer with their perspective companies. Any advice?
I am healthy now but have many “holes” in my resume due to extended illness and on/ off again working. Has anyone developed a way to handle “holes” in one’s resume.
Like everyone else looking for work, I have been applying for tons of jobs and getting no response. I have been out of work for the last 5 years because I have been taking care of my mom. My question is, do I put this on my resume or on a cover letter????? Otherwise it just looks like I have been doing nothing since 2014, which is not the case. This last 5 years has been the hardest work of my life. Caregiving, especially for a parent, is so heartbreaking. My background is in accounting and payroll and I have tons of experience. I haven't had to look for a job in so long so I feel like I don't know what I am doing! Thanks for any advice!