Gap Issues

Whatever you do, have an answer to the question — why have you been out of work so long? Whatever you say, don't answer, 'Looking for a job.'

Here's how recruiters and hiring managers sniff out resume facts from fiction.

Ten jobs in 10 years might look like a job hopper or a committed consultant, depending on how you present your work history in a resume.

If you can help it, stay employed; if you can’t, use your resume to work around the issue.

It’s critical for job seekers to show prospective employers that a long period between full-time jobs has been filled with some sort of productive and relevant experience.

Experts talk about how to explain with power and conviction what you’ve done during your time away from work.

With so much great talent on the streets, finding the right candidate is more about finding the right skill set and less about whether the candidate employed or unemployed.

Six tips to demonstrate that time between jobs has been time well spent.

Hiring professionals share common negatives on resumes and how job seekers can turn them into positives while maintaining integrity.

Use professionalism and these strategies in your resume, cover letter and interviews when answering this tough question about past employment: "Why did you leave?"