If it is possible within your field, just say you've been freelancing.
this post was submitted on 26 Apr 2026
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Or say you took some time off to sharpen your skills.
Sharpening skills is still work, I wouldn't even say 'time off'.
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Mostly they just want to know you weren't in prison during the gap. Be prepared with an explanation
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They want people who are too desperate to be able to have gaps on their resume.
Like totally
I kind of doubt employers care, but it does seem like one of those things that will get your resume auto filtered by their AI screening check.