How do you explain gaps in work history?

Posted by Jane D on June 1, 2001, at 20:24:44

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to tell prospective employers about my past job record? I'm going to be in the job market soon and I have these long periods I wasn't working that will need to be explained. I don't want to lie about it but I'm afraid that telling the truth will guarantee that I don't get hired. I would imagine that most employers don't want to risk hiring someone that they think may have another breakdown. I don't have kids so I can't claim I stayed home to raise them (can I?) and I'm a little too old to pretend I was in school.
Any suggestions on approaches that work, or even just really bad ones to avoid, would be very much appreciated.
Jane

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How do you explain gaps in work history? Jane D 6/1/01
Re: How do you explain gaps in work history? Willow 6/1/01
Re: How do you explain gaps in work history? robinibor 6/1/01
Re: How do you explain gaps in work history? » Jane D shelliR 6/1/01
Re: How do you explain gaps in work history? mila 6/2/01
Re: How do you explain gaps in work history? caroline 6/2/01
A slighty different view Mair 6/2/01
Re: A slighty different view » Mair shelliR 6/2/01
Re: How do you explain gaps in work history? » Jane D shelliR 6/2/01
Re: How do you explain gaps in work history? stjames 6/2/01
Re: A slighty different view stjames 6/2/01
Thank you all for your suggestions Jane D 6/3/01
Good luck in finding one that is right for you. robinibor 6/3/01
Jane let us know when you land it! NP Willow 6/3/01
Positive side? » mila Jane D 6/5/01

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