Effect of gap years on getting a job
Perspectives & advice from the community
u/DistributionSad2038 shared the following advice on a post titled, Is gap of 1 year is really bad?:
What will happen is you won't be the most desirable candidate. Now you have to explain the reason of your gap to the hr there are three replies that I saw work the best:
- I was intentionally looking for a job in my field however I did keep myself abreast with (put recent technical advancements) and I did do some (add courses) to help contribute more in the professional world
- I had to fight against personal battles and hence that took a priority but now that I am back I am ready to give my hundred percent towards my career
- I was having another course of plans specifically masters planned in my pocket but after my research I did see that experience and skills matter more and hence Im trying to get hands on experience to get a job.
Secondly, I will suggest you to message the hrs of companies (small bigstartps ) on LinkedIn
And thirdly, I would suggest you to find some internships or projects on wellfound, indeed, etc
You ca do this
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