Address Career Gaps in Your Cover Letter
A brief confident explanation of career gaps is more effective than avoiding the topic.
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Example Prompt
Write a cover letter for [JOB TITLE] that addresses my [LENGTH] career gap from [DATES]. Reason: [CAREGIVING/HEALTH/EDUCATION/LAYOFF/TRAVEL]. What I did during this time: [ACTIVITIES]. How I stayed current: [LEARNING/VOLUNTEERING]. Frame the gap positively in 1-2 sentences without over-explaining, then focus on my qualifications: [EXPERIENCE].
Pro Tip
Address the gap once confidently then redirect focus to your value and enthusiasm
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