Explain a Gap Year on your Resume

Baturalp Akin
3 min readOct 13, 2023
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How to artfully address a gap year on your resume. Whether your time off was for traveling, personal growth, or any other reason, I’m here to guide you on transforming it into a strength that impresses potential employers.

1. Be Transparent and Honest

The very first step is clear and simple: be transparent and honest about your gap year. Honesty is the bedrock of your resume and…

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