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How to Explain a 1-Year Career Gap and Still Get Hired
Exact interview-ready scripts to justify career gaps confidently.
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Estimated reading time: 4
Explaining Career Gaps (2026)
Gaps are common — poor explanations are not.
Acceptable Gap Reasons
- Skill upskilling
- Health
- Family responsibility
- Freelancing
Sample Script
"I used the time to strengthen my technical skills and build projects that align with this role."
Learning Resources
- Interview Prep → https://www.pramp.com/
- Career Guidance → https://hbr.org/
Read time: ~4 minutes
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