Question: I took time off after the Navy to travel and then care for my mother who’d just had surgery. How do I explain that on my resume? Answer: Today, the thinking around resume gaps is evolving.

Let’s face it nobody’s life runs smoothly or simply revolves only around their careers. Having gaps in your resume is nothing to be ashamed of, even if it can feel intimidating for some. Whether ...

Generations of workers have worried that employment gaps in their career may be perceived in a negative light — particularly women who have been out of the workplace while bringing up children. Some ...

Navigating career gaps on your CV can feel daunting, but with a strategic approach, you can turn them into opportunities to demonstrate resilience, growth, and adaptability. Whether your gap was due ...

The dreaded "resume gap" — not only does it often foil applicant-tracking software, but it can arouse immediate suspicion in employers and recruiters, causing job seekers to lose out on positions. Yet ...

APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here, Karren gives advice to a reader who wants to get back into an in-house role after years of freelance ...