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Mohit Verma
12 May 2026
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Be honest and frame it positively. If you upskilled during the gap, lead with that. Example: "I took a planned break to complete a recruitment certification and support family commitments. I'm now fully focused and ready to contribute." Recruiters appreciate honesty far more than weak excuses.
Ravi Kulkarni
13 May 2026
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Keep the explanation brief in the CV — just a line. Save the detail for the interview. Most gaps of under 12 months are completely acceptable in today's market, especially post-2020.