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Hello, everyone.
I haven't had a real job since I was 17 (23 now.) What should I put on a resume, or say when they ask about the 5-year gap in my employment? I'm so nervous and it's keeping me from applying anywhere because of the fear of rejection.
Thank you in advance.
Judge is right; you're still young enough that many employers won't see such a gap as too terribly bad.One basic thing to consider, is your age. You're still in the realm of "starting out" given your age. I don't see such a gap as particularly significant.
And keep in mind, you can put other things on a resume beside employment. Have you volunteered anywhere? What about classes, even online? If not, perhaps now is a good time to consider volunteer work while you're job searching.Thank you for all the advice. I'm still waiting to find out if I'll be going home for Christmas or not, I'll start job hunting once I know more.