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When you are seeking employment, there are a number of different criteria that you need to meet in order to even be considered for a job. There are a few factors that may affect whether or not you get the job that you want, but the most important of these is your employment history. What employers like to see is a nice clean history with consistent work experience. If you don’t have that consistent work experience then you are going to have a serious problem.

Why are you required to have that consistent experience? The biggest reason is that it shows an employer you don’t have a habit of leaving jobs and that you have a good work ethic. The employer wants someone that will not only stick with the job, but that will also work their hardest at the job. It is widely believed that someone with employment gaps simply cannot meet the standard.

In this economic climate, it can sometimes be very difficult to NOT have employment gaps, especially considering the sheer lack of jobs out there. So how do you avoid gaps in employment history? Let’s look at a few of the ways that you can try.

First off, you should never leave any job unless you have another one lined up. This is very important. Even if the conditions at your job are terrible by your standards, always make sure that you look for other employment first. On top of that, employers will also be more likely to hire you if they see you currently have a job. This shows them that you have a good work ethic and are capable of holding down a job.

Always put in your two weeks’ notice. Though this may have little to do with Employment Gaps, it does determine whether you will actually get hired. If you need to quit your job, make sure that you give them plenty of notice so they’ll be able to get someone else during the standard two weeks. If a potential employer calls your last job, you want them to say that you put in your notice, because if you failed to them you probably will not get hired unless you have a very good reason.

When looking for a career some people are going to have actual employment gaps. Face it, people make mistakes, and luckily, there is a way to fix it. You can submit your information to a professional resume writer. These writers are great at making your employment gaps look good. It’s going to cost you a bit of money, but it’s worth it if you get the job that you want in the end.

You can also consider doing some volunteer work. Though you won’t get paid for this, you can put it on your resume and most employers will count it as work history. There are many different things that you can do to bridge the gap, including working part time. If you do have gaps, it’s not going to easy, but with a lot of time, patience, and work, you can push through and get the job of your dreams. It all depends on how much you want it, and how much you’re willing to work for it.

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