16 SMART WAYS TO FILL GAPS IN YOUR EMPLOYMENT

Do you have a long gap between jobs? Do you wonder what to do while you’re unemployed? Don’t worry! You can fill that time with productive activities. This will reduce the negative perception employers often have of candidates who are unemployed for long periods.

Read our tips on how to fill any employment gap:

    1. Develop yourself
    2. Take online courses to learn new things (visit udemy.com, lynda.com, skillshare.com)
    3. Grow your skill set and experiences
    4. Invest in professional development
    5. Expand your education
    6. Take a contract job
    7. Take a temporary job
    8. Volunteer
    9. Grow your network and make useful contacts who can help you land a job
    10. Give seminars 
    11. Be a guest speaker 
    12. Get more training
    13. Attend industry and local events
    14. Create your own online brand or project 
    15. Set up all Google tools to maximize your job search
    16. Offer work on micro job sites (e.g., fiverr.com, upwork.com)

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