How to Overcome Red Flags on Your Resume

• Gaps in experience indicate a struggle with securing jobs in the past or poor performance to the hiring manager.
• One can proactively explain the real, often valid reasons for a gap in your employment, like taking care of a sick family member, recession, or taking time-out for education or reskilling.
• It is a good idea to add some contractual or consulting work, pursue a degree or diploma, or even do volunteer work.
• If you were out of work due to your being selective about your career, mention the same to the recruiter.

Taking multiple jobs in a short span of time can indicate struggle towards commitment, or chronic performance issues. Brief tenures can be tackled as follows:

1. Show the positive side of working with a diverse set of companies, gaining experience and a solid network.
2. Focus on the accomplishments rather than the tenure.
3. Make the hiring manager understand the exposure you had and best practices that were acquired, increasing your competence