Employment Gaps on Resume: 12 Examples That Build Credibility

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Formatting Career Breaks for Applicant Tracking Systems

Even the best explanation will fail if the ATS can't read it. Systems like Lever and Workday use specific algorithms to parse your work history. To ensure your gap explanation is read correctly, follow this technical checklist:

• Keep it in the Experience section: Do not banish your career break to a "Notes" or "Summary" section. Put it right in your chronological timeline.
• Use standard date formatting: Stick to "Month Year – Month Year" (e.g., Mar 2022 – Nov 2023). This is the universally recognized format for parsers.
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