Once it drifts beyond that point, some concern may start to creep in depending on your level and type of job. Are you a square peg trying to fit yourself into a round hole, or are you being ineffective in your search. Because if you had been studying, volunteering, travelling, or taking care of someone, you would have already stated this on your resume and in your cover letter.
Saying that you spent the first while decompressing after your last job is acceptable. Or maybe you worked on personal accomplishments, such as getting fit, or fixing up your home.
Is your industry or occupation experiencing turbulence? Another reasonable reply is that you were recovering from an illness or injury. However, that six month period probably pushes the envelope when it comes to maintaining your chances for an interview. The research results seemed to suggest diminishing odds of success after that first half-year of being unemployed. There is a downside to being unemployed for 9 months or more, and that downside encompasses both low and medium-skilled positions.
The fake resumes sent out by the researchers suffered a 20 percent decline in responsiveness from potential employers. Some believe that is due to the more complex hiring processes in place at those types of companies.
In fact, the research indicated that resumes with a current lengthy period of joblessness experienced little success at landing interviews. There is good news, though. Once you land that first job after being unemployed for a year or more, your future job search prospects improve dramatically--the gap doesn't continue to impact future hiring.
Work diligently to land a new job during the first six months of your unemployment. Since your chances of landing a job are best in your first 6 months, here are some tips to help you land a good job quickly.
Before you do anything else, it's time to brush off your resume and cover letter. Add your most recent experience as well as any skills or certifications you've acquired since you last opened your resume. You need to do this before you apply for any jobs or reach out to your network. Depending on how long it's been since you last used your resume, you may need to do a more comprehensive overhaul. You could also mention how you are looking forward to taking on a new role and, even though the layoff was difficult, it gave you an opportunity to seek a more challenging position.
The actual length of time you have been out of work after a layoff can sometimes be addressed by mentioning factors like the time it may have taken to reevaluate your job options. Individuals who are voluntarily unemployed for an extended period of time will have the easiest task in countering any negative perceptions.
Job seekers may have left the workforce to care for an ill parent, relocate, have a baby, travel, recover from an illness, or go back to school before changing careers. In these cases, mentioning your break from work upfront may be the best approach.
You could include language in your cover letter that mentions the reason for this period of unemployment and asserts your readiness to return to the workplace. You can then build upon that position during the interview. Brief explanations will usually be the most appropriate. For example, "I left my last job to care for my mom who was undergoing treatment for cancer. She recently passed away, and I am eager to resume my career.
Here are some of the questions hiring managers may ask if they see a gap in your employment:. Plan for questions about being out of work. Employers are bound to inquire, and responding can be tricky—preparing in advance will help you give a strong response.
Stay positive. Don't insult previous employers or blame outside factors like the economy in your response. Keep it brief. You'll want to have an answer prepared, but keep it brief so you can move on to answering questions that showcase your skills and abilities. Did you tap into your professional network? And most important of all: How hard did you try? These reflections are important because hiring managers will wonder how much effort you put into finding work and making yourself valuable to your next employer.
Even if you put finding work on the backburner for a few months, it's okay to be honest about that, too. You could say, "This year has been an eye-opening experience for me. I had to deal with some personal Covid-related issues during the first few months of being unemployed. But I eventually prioritized my professional life by doing [X, Y, Z] Remember, employers don't want to hire victims.
They want superheroes who get knocked down but find a way to climb back to the top.
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