Career gaps have become commonplace in people’s work history, yet job seekers still feel the need to hide them—a strategy experts warn is likely to backfire. According to a recent survey conducted by ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Careers. Followed categories will be added to My News. It gets even harder when it’s been months or even years since your last full-time job. While employment gaps ...

Resume calendar gaps are an unfortunate reality of the job-search experience. By and large, employment candidates wish they didn't exist, and employers don’t know what to make of them. Gaps may lead ...

Whether you took time off to raise a child, care for a loved one, recover from illness, or reassess your career path, reentering the workforce can feel overwhelming. You're far from alone. LinkedIn ...

Our previous article on the persistent negative impact of resume gaps received a good deal of reader attention. It’s not surprising, given the events of 2024 in the white-collar talent market. From ...

From emoji faux pas to black hole buzzwords, this guide shows resume red flags to watch out for when hiring candidates.

I’ve been consulting for the past year and I wasn’t sure how to put it on my resume. I know that employers don’t like to see that. – Accountant Your resume is an important part of your job search, so ...

Alice Peacock left her IT operations job in 2001 to be a stay-at-home mom. Her career break lasted 17 years. A specialized returners program helped her rejoin the workforce. Peacock was conscious of ...