Professionals who are looking for a job sometimes believe that leaving blank spaces on the resume is not well regarded which causes them to try to hide or avoid them. However, a blank space in the CV does not have to be a negative thing if you have used that period between jobs in a productive way.
Walters People, a search and selection consultancy for technical profiles and qualified support for the Robert Walters Group, reviews what are the best ways to speak on the blank spaces of a CV.
The key is to take advantage of the time
If you have done any course or specialization during the period in which you have not been working, there is no reason to be ashamed or hide it. to the interviewer can be explained and justified why a study program was carried out and if the objective was achieved at the end of it.
“More and more professionals have paused their career at some point to improve their training or to support their professional experience. Having better education and training can help your CV stand out from other candidates, which is very important when you are looking for a new job.”, argues Alexandra Arranz, director at Walters People.
So, in a job interview, How should blank spaces in the CV be addressed?
- Do it honestly and self-confidently.
- Give a name to each of the spaces of the CV, and explain them one by one.
- Emphasize any curriculum or professional development that has been completed.
- Not worrying about dismissals from a previous job, it is common and does not have to hinder a selection process.
“As long as the professional is open and sincere in relation to his situation, a dismissal does not have to harm him when it comes to getting a new job”, adds Alexandra Arranz.
become a specialist
When looking for a new job, it is advisable to view the time interval between employment and employment as a opportunity to develop skills and experience. Consider doing a course or program (even online) to specialize in a specific area or topic, or in any subject that you have always wanted to learn about.
Carrying out certain training programs does not have to be expensive or time consuming. The most important thing is to do a good research to find the options that best fit the personal and professional situation of each one.
