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. 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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