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I've been out of the workplace for 3 years due to some severe health problems (8 surgeries within 2.5 years). The surgeries are finally behind me, but I don't know how I can re-enter the workforce with such a gaping hole in my resume. I know I'll be able to explain the absence and assuage an employer's concerns if I can get in front of someone, but how do I get to the point where I'm offered an interview? Thanks in advance for your advice!
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I've been out of the workplace for 3 years due to some severe health problems (8 surgeries within 2.5 years). The surgeries are finally behind me, but I don't know how I can re-enter the workforce with such a gaping hole in my resume. I know I'll be able to explain the absence and assuage an employer's concerns if I can get in front of someone, but how do I get to the point where I'm offered an interview? Thanks in advance for your advice!
interviewing resume cover-letter leave-of-absence
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Anna Boyle
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As usual, which country ? What is your age ? In which field ? Try to be as precise as you can. :)
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:45
Found this article to help you ! :D
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:51
Sorry, it's my first time on here. USA and I'm looking for writing and editing positions, preferably within a non-profit organization.
– Anna Boyle
Jun 16 '16 at 16:38
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I've been out of the workplace for 3 years due to some severe health problems (8 surgeries within 2.5 years). The surgeries are finally behind me, but I don't know how I can re-enter the workforce with such a gaping hole in my resume. I know I'll be able to explain the absence and assuage an employer's concerns if I can get in front of someone, but how do I get to the point where I'm offered an interview? Thanks in advance for your advice!
interviewing resume cover-letter leave-of-absence
asked Jun 16 '16 at 12:39
Anna Boyle
212
I've been out of the workplace for 3 years due to some severe health problems (8 surgeries within 2.5 years). The surgeries are finally behind me, but I don't know how I can re-enter the workforce with such a gaping hole in my resume. I know I'll be able to explain the absence and assuage an employer's concerns if I can get in front of someone, but how do I get to the point where I'm offered an interview? Thanks in advance for your advice!
interviewing resume cover-letter leave-of-absence
asked Jun 16 '16 at 12:39
Anna Boyle
212
asked Jun 16 '16 at 12:39
Anna Boyle
212
asked Jun 16 '16 at 12:39
Anna Boyle
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asked Jun 16 '16 at 12:39
Anna Boyle
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As usual, which country ? What is your age ? In which field ? Try to be as precise as you can. :)
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:45
Found this article to help you ! :D
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:51
Sorry, it's my first time on here. USA and I'm looking for writing and editing positions, preferably within a non-profit organization.
– Anna Boyle
Jun 16 '16 at 16:38
suggest improvements |Â
As usual, which country ? What is your age ? In which field ? Try to be as precise as you can. :)
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:45
Found this article to help you ! :D
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:51
Sorry, it's my first time on here. USA and I'm looking for writing and editing positions, preferably within a non-profit organization.
– Anna Boyle
Jun 16 '16 at 16:38
As usual, which country ? What is your age ? In which field ? Try to be as precise as you can. :)
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:45
As usual, which country ? What is your age ? In which field ? Try to be as precise as you can. :)
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:45
Found this article to help you ! :D
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:51
Found this article to help you ! :D
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:51
Sorry, it's my first time on here. USA and I'm looking for writing and editing positions, preferably within a non-profit organization.
– Anna Boyle
Jun 16 '16 at 16:38
Sorry, it's my first time on here. USA and I'm looking for writing and editing positions, preferably within a non-profit organization.
– Anna Boyle
Jun 16 '16 at 16:38
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Given you know that you have a gap on your resume and you also know you are fully able to explain that gap at interview, your question appears to be asking how to get to interview.
The classic, but rather obvious, methods apply- find jobs and apply for them.
If you are worried that the gap on your resume means you will not be invited to interview in the first place, then don't leave a gap. Instead of a role put something like:
[start date] - [end date] : Health related sabbatical
Or even just "Sabbatical", which can then be explained face to face.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 13:16
Marv Mills
4,3831729
I remember a document, which stated that you don't have to say anything about health related issue in your CV. Is a white lie not a problem about sincerity ?
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 13:20
@GautierC, Not in the US. In the US and in large companies, many HR departments would actually black out anything you say about your health in your cover letter, or in your resume, before it even gets to the hiring manager.
– Stephan Branczyk
Jun 18 '16 at 3:41
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The best way to deal with that is to bypass the screening of random resumes process. Start networking with people. Get involved in a professional organization related to your field. Start reaching out to old coworkers. Attend job fairs. Work with a recruiter. Basically anything that can lead to bypassing the typical random resume filtering process is going to be a good thing. These are all good things in general but are even more relevant when you've got "issues" that can lead to easy disqualification of your resume.
You can put something on your resume so there isn't a gap and employers aren't left wondering but that can be as much of a problem as a gap.
Are your health issues really behind you?
Are you really ready to be back to work?
Are your skills still up to date?
etc...
It will take a bit more effort to get back to work most likely but should get much easier once you get that first job back.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 16:08
Evan Steinbrenner
76539
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
3
down vote
Given you know that you have a gap on your resume and you also know you are fully able to explain that gap at interview, your question appears to be asking how to get to interview.
The classic, but rather obvious, methods apply- find jobs and apply for them.
If you are worried that the gap on your resume means you will not be invited to interview in the first place, then don't leave a gap. Instead of a role put something like:
[start date] - [end date] : Health related sabbatical
Or even just "Sabbatical", which can then be explained face to face.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 13:16
Marv Mills
4,3831729
I remember a document, which stated that you don't have to say anything about health related issue in your CV. Is a white lie not a problem about sincerity ?
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 13:20
@GautierC, Not in the US. In the US and in large companies, many HR departments would actually black out anything you say about your health in your cover letter, or in your resume, before it even gets to the hiring manager.
– Stephan Branczyk
Jun 18 '16 at 3:41
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
Given you know that you have a gap on your resume and you also know you are fully able to explain that gap at interview, your question appears to be asking how to get to interview.
The classic, but rather obvious, methods apply- find jobs and apply for them.
If you are worried that the gap on your resume means you will not be invited to interview in the first place, then don't leave a gap. Instead of a role put something like:
[start date] - [end date] : Health related sabbatical
Or even just "Sabbatical", which can then be explained face to face.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 13:16
Marv Mills
4,3831729
I remember a document, which stated that you don't have to say anything about health related issue in your CV. Is a white lie not a problem about sincerity ?
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 13:20
@GautierC, Not in the US. In the US and in large companies, many HR departments would actually black out anything you say about your health in your cover letter, or in your resume, before it even gets to the hiring manager.
– Stephan Branczyk
Jun 18 '16 at 3:41
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
Given you know that you have a gap on your resume and you also know you are fully able to explain that gap at interview, your question appears to be asking how to get to interview.
The classic, but rather obvious, methods apply- find jobs and apply for them.
If you are worried that the gap on your resume means you will not be invited to interview in the first place, then don't leave a gap. Instead of a role put something like:
[start date] - [end date] : Health related sabbatical
Or even just "Sabbatical", which can then be explained face to face.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 13:16
Marv Mills
4,3831729
Given you know that you have a gap on your resume and you also know you are fully able to explain that gap at interview, your question appears to be asking how to get to interview.
The classic, but rather obvious, methods apply- find jobs and apply for them.
If you are worried that the gap on your resume means you will not be invited to interview in the first place, then don't leave a gap. Instead of a role put something like:
[start date] - [end date] : Health related sabbatical
Or even just "Sabbatical", which can then be explained face to face.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 13:16
Marv Mills
4,3831729
edited Jun 16 '16 at 14:15
answered Jun 16 '16 at 13:16
Marv Mills
4,3831729
answered Jun 16 '16 at 13:16
Marv Mills
4,3831729
answered Jun 16 '16 at 13:16
Marv Mills
4,3831729
4,3831729
I remember a document, which stated that you don't have to say anything about health related issue in your CV. Is a white lie not a problem about sincerity ?
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 13:20
@GautierC, Not in the US. In the US and in large companies, many HR departments would actually black out anything you say about your health in your cover letter, or in your resume, before it even gets to the hiring manager.
– Stephan Branczyk
Jun 18 '16 at 3:41
suggest improvements |Â
I remember a document, which stated that you don't have to say anything about health related issue in your CV. Is a white lie not a problem about sincerity ?
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 13:20
@GautierC, Not in the US. In the US and in large companies, many HR departments would actually black out anything you say about your health in your cover letter, or in your resume, before it even gets to the hiring manager.
– Stephan Branczyk
Jun 18 '16 at 3:41
I remember a document, which stated that you don't have to say anything about health related issue in your CV. Is a white lie not a problem about sincerity ?
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 13:20
I remember a document, which stated that you don't have to say anything about health related issue in your CV. Is a white lie not a problem about sincerity ?
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 13:20
@GautierC, Not in the US. In the US and in large companies, many HR departments would actually black out anything you say about your health in your cover letter, or in your resume, before it even gets to the hiring manager.
– Stephan Branczyk
Jun 18 '16 at 3:41
@GautierC, Not in the US. In the US and in large companies, many HR departments would actually black out anything you say about your health in your cover letter, or in your resume, before it even gets to the hiring manager.
– Stephan Branczyk
Jun 18 '16 at 3:41
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
The best way to deal with that is to bypass the screening of random resumes process. Start networking with people. Get involved in a professional organization related to your field. Start reaching out to old coworkers. Attend job fairs. Work with a recruiter. Basically anything that can lead to bypassing the typical random resume filtering process is going to be a good thing. These are all good things in general but are even more relevant when you've got "issues" that can lead to easy disqualification of your resume.
You can put something on your resume so there isn't a gap and employers aren't left wondering but that can be as much of a problem as a gap.
Are your health issues really behind you?
Are you really ready to be back to work?
Are your skills still up to date?
etc...
It will take a bit more effort to get back to work most likely but should get much easier once you get that first job back.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 16:08
Evan Steinbrenner
76539
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
The best way to deal with that is to bypass the screening of random resumes process. Start networking with people. Get involved in a professional organization related to your field. Start reaching out to old coworkers. Attend job fairs. Work with a recruiter. Basically anything that can lead to bypassing the typical random resume filtering process is going to be a good thing. These are all good things in general but are even more relevant when you've got "issues" that can lead to easy disqualification of your resume.
You can put something on your resume so there isn't a gap and employers aren't left wondering but that can be as much of a problem as a gap.
Are your health issues really behind you?
Are you really ready to be back to work?
Are your skills still up to date?
etc...
It will take a bit more effort to get back to work most likely but should get much easier once you get that first job back.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 16:08
Evan Steinbrenner
76539
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
The best way to deal with that is to bypass the screening of random resumes process. Start networking with people. Get involved in a professional organization related to your field. Start reaching out to old coworkers. Attend job fairs. Work with a recruiter. Basically anything that can lead to bypassing the typical random resume filtering process is going to be a good thing. These are all good things in general but are even more relevant when you've got "issues" that can lead to easy disqualification of your resume.
You can put something on your resume so there isn't a gap and employers aren't left wondering but that can be as much of a problem as a gap.
Are your health issues really behind you?
Are you really ready to be back to work?
Are your skills still up to date?
etc...
It will take a bit more effort to get back to work most likely but should get much easier once you get that first job back.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 16:08
Evan Steinbrenner
76539
The best way to deal with that is to bypass the screening of random resumes process. Start networking with people. Get involved in a professional organization related to your field. Start reaching out to old coworkers. Attend job fairs. Work with a recruiter. Basically anything that can lead to bypassing the typical random resume filtering process is going to be a good thing. These are all good things in general but are even more relevant when you've got "issues" that can lead to easy disqualification of your resume.
You can put something on your resume so there isn't a gap and employers aren't left wondering but that can be as much of a problem as a gap.
Are your health issues really behind you?
Are you really ready to be back to work?
Are your skills still up to date?
etc...
It will take a bit more effort to get back to work most likely but should get much easier once you get that first job back.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 16:08
Evan Steinbrenner
76539
answered Jun 16 '16 at 16:08
Evan Steinbrenner
76539
answered Jun 16 '16 at 16:08
Evan Steinbrenner
76539
answered Jun 16 '16 at 16:08
Evan Steinbrenner
76539
76539
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As usual, which country ? What is your age ? In which field ? Try to be as precise as you can. :)
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:45
Found this article to help you ! :D
– Gautier C
Jun 16 '16 at 12:51
Sorry, it's my first time on here. USA and I'm looking for writing and editing positions, preferably within a non-profit organization.
– Anna Boyle
Jun 16 '16 at 16:38