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How to Explain a Gap in Your Resume

About the class

A growing number of professionals find themselves, at some point in their careers, stepping away from the workforce - sometimes by choice, sometimes not. Whether they were laid off, on sabbatical, injured, or raising children, explaining “the gap” to potential employers can trip up even the most seasoned professional.

With proper preparation, however, you can answer from a position of strength, and even turn your gap experience into a positive.

About the Presenter

Renita Kalhorn is an Ivy Exec coach who focuses on peak performance, helping high achievers step up their game to get extraordinary results through personal assessment and branding, identification of core and transferable skills, job search strategy, and targeted resume & cover letter assistance.

Her experience includes 15 years in business development, operations and marketing in online healthcare, new media, technology, and non-profit. Renita has worked closely with entrepreneurs and CEOs across multiple industries and delivered leadership development programs in US & Asia for Fortune 500 companies such as Bloomberg, Pfizer and Time Warner.

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