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Filling in the Gaps: Moving Beyond “Unemployed Need Not Apply” Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach Some companies eliminate potential
candidates, who may be qualified for the job, because they are not
working. Job
seekers get upset at the thought of the corporate machine treating
people that way. I agree that this policy makes no sense. By doing
so, the company is potentially eliminating some of the best
candidates for a job just because they are not currently employed.
If this is the
system we have to work in, we have to figure out ways around it.
There is no reason to get frustrated and give up. When someone puts
up a wall, go around (or through) it. Whether you are being
eliminated outright or not, there is no question that a gap in
employment is a question mark for employers. How can you then
improve your response rate?
Make sure to include
or add the following below to your resume. If you cannot add the
following, consider pursuing one of the following to improve your
prospects in securing gainful employment in your field • Contract/temporary work- just because it
is not permanent employment does not mean it does not count
By doing your best
to fill in employment gaps with one of the areas above, you will
better answer natural employer question marks and receive stronger
consideration for the job.
About the Author: Lavie Margolin is a New York-based Career Coach and the author of Lion Cub Job Search: Practical Job Search Assistance for Practical Job Seekers. To learn more, go to Lavie’s website, Lion Cub Job Search: www.Lioncubjobsearch.com |
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