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243: The BEST Way to Explain Career Gaps (and Short Stints) in Your Resume & Interviews
If you’ve ever stared at your resume thinking, “Will they judge me for this?” Then this episode is for you!
We address the truth about career gaps, job hopping, and how to confidently talk about them in your resume, LinkedIn, and interviews. Whether you’ve been laid off, took time off for family, or are pivoting careers, you’ll learn how to explain your story with honesty, professionalism, and faith, and still get hired.
We discuss:
How to address gaps in your resume and LinkedIn without oversharing
What to say in interviews if you’ve switched jobs frequently
When (and when not) to explain your gap
How to own your story and show growth
The mindset shift you need to stop letting your resume define your worth
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:
https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/schedule
FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process
More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF
FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍 Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/
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👨💻 Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer
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TIME STAMPS
02:30 – The truth: Career gaps are more common than you think
05:40 – When to explain your gap (and when not to)
08:20 – How to talk about your career break on your resume or LinkedIn
11:45 – Real examples of what to say with confidence
17:40 – Job hopping explained: What counts as “too short” today
22:30 – How to address short stints and still look professional
27:00 – Interview tips: Talking about layoffs or bad bosses tactfully
33:00 – If you’ve truly been flaky, here’s what to do next
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By Kelsey Kemp
4.9
8686 ratings
If you’ve ever stared at your resume thinking, “Will they judge me for this?” Then this episode is for you!
We address the truth about career gaps, job hopping, and how to confidently talk about them in your resume, LinkedIn, and interviews. Whether you’ve been laid off, took time off for family, or are pivoting careers, you’ll learn how to explain your story with honesty, professionalism, and faith, and still get hired.
We discuss:
How to address gaps in your resume and LinkedIn without oversharing
What to say in interviews if you’ve switched jobs frequently
When (and when not) to explain your gap
How to own your story and show growth
The mindset shift you need to stop letting your resume define your worth
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
BOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:
https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/schedule
FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:
Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-process
More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDF
FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:
🌍 Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/
📸 Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/
👨💻 Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer
🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F
🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993
📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/
TIME STAMPS
02:30 – The truth: Career gaps are more common than you think
05:40 – When to explain your gap (and when not to)
08:20 – How to talk about your career break on your resume or LinkedIn
11:45 – Real examples of what to say with confidence
17:40 – Job hopping explained: What counts as “too short” today
22:30 – How to address short stints and still look professional
27:00 – Interview tips: Talking about layoffs or bad bosses tactfully
33:00 – If you’ve truly been flaky, here’s what to do next
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