It’s very common to have employment gaps in resume. If you happen to have a resume gap in your career history, you should build a “bridge” to connect one experience to another. But don’t lie, or fill the gaps with unreal story–just tell the truth.
For example, you worked as an electrician from 2003 to 2010, but you’ve taken a full year off because you were ill, or took time off to set up a new business, or went on an overseas trip to do charity work. Regardless of the reason, you may wonder what you should do to fill the gap so that it works in your favor.
This is what you can do.
List all your experiences together with the events that took place in your career breaks. This approach will demonstrate to the employer that you utilize your time efficiently, and you speak honestly for your career gaps. You also show him or her you’re a well organized and balanced person. This gives a good impression that you’re a trustworthy person.
Examples of employment “bridges:”
2003-2005
Customer Service Executive, ABC Bank, Chico, CA
2006
Stayed home to take care of sick parent. Did some part-time writing jobs
OR
2002-2003
Sales Executive, XXX Company, New York City, NY
2004-2005
Worked on MBA program at CSU, Sacramento
2006
Volunteered to do Charity work in Laos.
2007-present
Senior Sales Executive, XYZ Enterprise, San Hose, CA
Bridge your resume gap between two employments with the real event, and then continue on with other experiences.