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[quote=MARRIE,459340]•Look for freelance work. Freelancing will give you a flexible schedule so you can continue your job search, enable you to bring in extra income, and keep up-to-date with your skills and qualifications. 
Create a functional resume 
For the first five years of my career, instead of a chronological resume, I had a functional resume.

A chronological resume is one that lists your employment history in order, with the most recent position listed first. While it suits those with a steady job history, it might not be the best choice for new graduates, or those with employment gaps.

A functional resume focuses on your skills and experiences, rather than your work history. Because I was new to the work force and without a university degree, I listed my experience and education last, and instead chose to highlight my strengths – which were my relevant skills and key accomplishments.

Mention major employment gaps 
Unless you can hide an employment gap through freelancing, volunteer work, or education, the best thing to do might be just to address the issue in either your cover letter or in the interview.

If you decide to mention your employment gap in the cover letter, the details are not important. Make sure that your explanation is brief and to the point – a couple of sentences at the most.

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