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How to Explain a Resume Gap in an Interview (Without Apologising) | The Jobseeker Series

A resume gap doesn’t have to derail your job search — here’s how to explain it confidently and move on. Most job seekers treat career gaps as shameful secrets, becoming defensive or over-explaining during interviews. But hiring managers are rarely concerned about gaps themselves. What concerns them is a lack of narrative. Employment gaps aren’t empty spaces — they’re periods full of real-world experience, adaptability, and perspective.

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