How long a Career Gap is acceptable in Companies ? | Reasons for Freshers & Experienced

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Is your career gap holding you back from landing your dream job? In this video, I have break down the acceptable career gap durations for job seekers and share strategies to explain your gap effectively during interviews.
This video will cover:
1-6 months career gap: Is it acceptable to employers? Learn the reasons that make this gap acceptable.
6 months to 1 year career gap: When does it become a challenge? We discuss the most acceptable reasons to bridge this gap.
Career gaps over 1 year: How to handle a gap over a year and make it work in your favor!
Check out my other video on how to explain career breaks longer than a 1 year.
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This video is gives tips for both freshers and experienced candidates on how to explain career gaps, boost your chances of getting hired, and turn your gap into an asset.
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[@omkarhate678]

I have been in career gap since Feb 2024 owing to various circumstances. Now it's 9 months gap. I have been giving interviews to companies and simultaneously doing research and study for my startup alongside upgrading skills.

[@bhavyainsights]

All the best!

[@mani-mani-p4m]

I have completed graduation since in 2017

[@PriyankaPatil-zs8zd]

kuch nahi jack rahega to kaha bhi kitna bhi rehna do sab chalta hai. its all about how hard you try and how well you manifest your job

[@coder8084]

every individual doesnt have same start line neither finishing one.🙏📿

[@indusharma7654]

Thank you Ma'am...some of these reasons are really new and good. I needed it for my brother due to his career gap.

[@bhavyainsights]

I'm glad this was helpful for your brother! Wishing him the best in his job search.

[@akashbharadwaj1]

10 yrs gap. due to depression. what to do? was in wipro before. tester. join a call centre.. or small job?

[@vishaltripathi3812]

I am also suffering depression please let me know what happened

[@saitharunnanga635]

Same prblm bro😢

[@RameshKumar-yk5nr]

Learn some real time projects or work on real time projects and put some fake experience with no pf and expect some low salary initially and go ahead for a few years then you life will be set right

[@akashbharadwaj1]

@@RameshKumar-yk5nr god bless you ramesh for guiding us.... we really are in a mess..... i dont want to trouble you much for helping us.........but can i be in a little touch with you..... i just want basic info like you provided.... i thank you for what you already told.... just a little more 2 minute doubt only... i relly dont want to trouble you anymore.. i am being apologetic... i hope you understand... i will take just 2 minutes here and there..... because some small doubts come and i spend hours thinkingabout it... thats why i need a little guidance from someone.

[@SiddharthSingh-up2gs]

Are you out from depression? I m still there ​@@akashbharadwaj1

[@deepthireddy3267]

I got 1.5yrs gap due to personal reasons. I did some courses during the period and switched domain Hard work and dedication is the key. Getting back on track is hard and takes time. Prepare for it

[@bhavyainsights]

That's great you are dedicated to upskilling yourself and to switch domains to restart!

[@kiran.i]

Superb.. thankyou

[@agtalks3195]

Good, Informative Video.

[@varunpalsingh3822]

thank you

[@yashwanthsooryamekala3730]

Hi I'm experienced but i have 10+ yrs of Gap.. can you please suggest me sny solution

[@nayankumar5833]

but what to do if career gap is 3 years, i have been gap sinnce dec 2021

[@WB_Tom]

Same😢

[@saranyaravikalathi]

Same

[@Marathi_Speaker_AG]

Majhyakade solutions ahe

[@mikaza7278]

do some internhsips and contract based jobs

[@akashbharadwaj1]

@@mikaza7278 hey , how to find contract based jobs... i really have no idea about that please tell.

[@aanish1115]

Rip 2024 graduates😢

[@sriramvenkatachari2679]

Rip 2024 graduates. What is this ? Rip is Rest in Peace. People who died is Rip. Not good.

[@aanish1115]

@@sriramvenkatachari2679 chup

[@anuanushanagalaxmi4202]

mam I have totally 8 years career gap

[@agarwalamit081]

It is none of the companies' business to know why there is a career gap.. One could just term it as a personal issue and refuse to discuss it.

[@NiviKaur]

Absolutely. I n my brother have 9 10y gap. We were skilled candidates then. Due to personal reasons couldn't work. Could have been in IT industry but... I've forgotten my skills. Can learn now. Not graduate. Just bc I'm not highly qualified n have gap, I'm not eligible for any job? Now when we want to work n ready to work, this gap thing is another barrier. Corporate is hell. And these people talk about gap n all but I've not seen any video where they're speaking against this thing. Unfair!

[@Bhuvaneshwaran-lk7ft]

mam, I'm a fresher and I have a career gap for a year because of searching for the right career paths aligned with my personality so I ended up with product management, business analyst kind roles so what should I answer for this gap I have, please answer my question mam, it will help me a lot

[@bhavyainsights]

Break down the gap: 6 months for building communication and soft skills, next 6 months spent job searching due to market challenges. 6-month options for freshers are covered in the video.

[@Bhuvaneshwaran-lk7ft]

@@bhavyainsights what should I say if they ask me about the co. you applied and tell me the experience of that interview....

[@pavanikv]

does it impact my career if I have a long-term health illness and I mention it in an interview?

[@bhavyainsights]

Can you tell me how long ? So I can guide you better.

[@Nishk118]

​@@bhavyainsightswhat about 2+ yrs post surgery? I was denied post interview at 2 places when I gave this reason?

[@pavanikv]

​@@bhavyainsights my illness is lifelong one and my career gap is around 6 to 7 months still searching for jobs now

[@agnivamitra3324]

Hello my age is 34...i was working in education sector till 2020 and have been on career gap ever since...i have liking towards travel sector but due to no experience the companies are not considering me...also MNCs are not hiring me due to career gap... What to do?

[@bhavyainsights]

Consider pursuing short-term internships for Experineced peoples or volunteer opportunities in the travel sector to gain relevant experience.

[@ankurdaksh8780]

Thanks for sharing but i have lost job in feb and i am looking for job in software development. My resume not shortlisted. Please suggest way what should I need to do.

[@bhavyainsights]

It's still below 1 year, don't be discouraged! Focus on building your skills, framing in resume still working as part-time - Software developer and ask your friends for "referrals", if someone refer's you so chances become 2X stronger.

[@ankurdaksh8780]

@bhavyainsights thanks for answering. How can get refferal from friends. I have connect many people but some of them reply . Is there platform for refferal for software development.

[@vedantrao2706]

Kuch samaj aya ,, par ab aage kya???

[@nandhinik04]

Mam, i have one yr of exp in software development and after that i took 1 yr gap due to health issues...is it possible to get jobs in good companies?...i am from tier-1 clge will this help me out in any aspect for searching jobs now?

[@karanshah6619]

Hi bhavya i have career gap of 10 months due to family health issue i have 2.5 year of experiance in devops currently trying from 2-3 months but not getting calls how to deal with this situation please help

[@bhavyainsights]

Hello Karan, A 10-month gap can be managed effectively if you’re strong at your technical and job-related skills. Create a strong Resume that frame the gap and follow targeted job strategies.

[@karanshah6619]

@@bhavyainsights thanks for your guidance

[@ssss-xt3dk]

How career gap seen in startups

[@bhavyainsights]

In startups, career gaps are usually easily acceptable. If you can show that you used your gap to learn, work on personal projects, or pick up freelance gigs, they’re often more than willing to look it positively. It’s all about how you frame it!

[@SwapnilVThorat-j6v]

I have a gap of 10 months as a IT professional due to medical issue. Is it acceptable?

[@bhavyainsights]

Yes, it's acceptable as long as you’re equipped with the necessary technical and job-related skills and perform well in the interview. Just try not to delay and seize upcoming opportunities quickly. All the best!

[@saraswathym3424]

Hi mam, I've 3.3 years of experience as a java developer and also I've 4 years of career gap. Whether companies will accept me with this much of gap.

[@bhavyainsights]

Yes that's possible. I’ll soon be sharing a video with job options to start again for candidates with career gaps, with guidance on transitioning from those roles.

[@gunjangandhi585]

Ya please much needed mam​@@bhavyainsights

[@neha-x8g2l]

Hi, I have 2 years of gap after B.E(CSE) after that did job for 1.5 years then got layed off therefore 9 months gap then did job again for 5 months again got layed off in May 2024, now current gap is 6 months again, please guide me... How can I search for job ?

[@sowjireddy3478]

Hi

[@navya0412]

Reason for lay offs??

[@neha-x8g2l]

@bhavyainsights how should I answer for frequent career gaps?

[@Jhon_Dcosta]

Hello Ma'am, I have 2 years of IT Support Engineer experience, and since 2022 till I am working as a Freelancer IT Support Engineer. How can I explain my Freelancing experience?

[@bhavyainsights]

Hello, Consider highlighting the projects you've handled over the past two years. Use a designation like "IT Support Associate" or "IT Support Freelancer" and provide details of each project in the description to showcase your experience effectively.

[@Jhon_Dcosta]

​@@bhavyainsights Thank you so much Ma'am

[@thisisamigo]

Hi Bhavya, a bunch of thanks to you for your kind support and information. I have approximately 14months of gap and I have 5.4years of experience I have only 3months of medical issues and after that I tried but I didn't got selected I layed of in December 2023, still not got the job , could you pls suggest me any reason to get a job ...I am a cloud developer

[@bhavyainsights]

Thanks for your kind words. With your 5.4 years of experience as a cloud developer, you have a solid background, so don’t let the gap discourage you. Work on your resume and show yourself freelancer or open-source cloud projects. Try to target startups and freinds or Alumni Referrals.

[@thisisamigo]

@@bhavyainsights @bhavya,Thanks again for your valuable feedback and insight ...do I need to produce any documents if they asked so far ? Or else I just need to mention in the resume as Freelancing ?? Could you please suggest??

[@bhavyainsights]

Simply mention "Freelancing" - since payment methods can vary, like cash, NEFT or UPI transfers, it’s not always possible to track each transaction. Just present your point confidently.

[@dreammaker-t3v]

sister i have 8 year carrer gap is there anychance to reentry to it field?

[@bhavyainsights]

Stay tuned! You will get the answer in my next video.

[@shuvbhowmickbestin]

How about 1 month after college waiting for joining letter?

[@bhavyainsights]

That's completely acceptable, even as a proof your must be having emails to justify.

[@kareer4genz]

Thanks for video. I have career gap due to competitive exams, tried experience but sustained 4 months, working in bpo, how can I again switch to IT from BPO, learned database, bi tools. Please make a video or give any suggestions and mention your email contact to approach for guidance

[@bhavyainsights]

Transitioning from a BPO to IT is definitely possible, especially since you’ve built up a foundational knowledge that’s in demand. For guidance, you can connect with me on Topmate for 1:1 consulting mentioned in KZbin Channel description.

[@navyareddymanikanta4664]

Hello mam. I have a career gap of 6 yrs(maternity,2 kids) during this duration of time i learned power bi and tableau and know i am applying for many jobs but no calls .In present situation every company needs minimum 2 yrs of experience but iam a fresher . Will i get a ajob with this gap as a fresher.waiting to hear from you mam

[@bhavyainsights]

Connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss this- it may be challenging, but not impossible!

[@shriharinis]

mam, I am 4 yrs career gap how can i restart everything

[@bhavyainsights]

Could you share your highest qualification and the field you're currently seeking a job in? This will help me guide you better.

[@shriharinis]

@bhavyainsights Science field Msc zoology mam how can I contact you further mam

[@shriharinis]

@Abhishek-lz5uy thank you

[@bhavyainsights]

You can connect with me from - topmate.io/bhavyainsights/

[@dnyansagar24]

Hi mam , I have completed graduation in 2022 with graduation persuing for CMA foundation level cleared but inter did not completed due to family issue and my mom's illness. After graduation start earning to help my family financially So , I decided to drop CMA but now I have 1.5 yrs of experience in small company and I am planning for MNC and planning for some other short term professional course. Can I do both side by side to start my career in good company. And I switched 2 Companies in between so is it okay ? Please guide me and my finances also not that much good means don't have any financial support. But I am academically strong , dedicated, hard working and want to give luxury life to parents and me also.

[@divyanshchandradixit]

Hello Bhavya Madam, I graduated in 2016 in Electronics and Communication Engineering, got placed in 3 non-tech companies, joined one, worked there till December 2016 and then joined the family business as we were facing financial crisis. I wanted to work in an IT company at that time but had to join business. Currently I am looking for a job in a full stack web developer. I have also done a 6 month internship. Primary goal was a job in an IT company. Family members are looking after and managing the business. Madam, I am not getting calls for interviews. What should I do?

[@dhyana7583]

Same with me

[@danuipshetti]

Can you please share what are you doing now, because my issue is same except completed engineering in ece in 2018 and housewife currently.

[@Nilasareees]

Hi mam,i have 1.2 years experience in Accenture as manual tester role ,after that i resigned my job and started preparing for competitive exams,but due to geavy competition I couldn't clear the exams,now I am again trying to go back to IT industry with ny experience.I am not getting shortlisted,can u pls suggest how to find startup companies to begin with?

[@bhavyainsights]

Hello, Try the DPIIT portal-select the startup tab, apply filters, and reach out to companies on LinkedIn for openings. Just make sure your Resume is impressive and your domain knowledge is up-to-date!

[@Businessanalyst123]

Mam Am Suffering from Epilepsy Health Issues 😢 I have Four years career gap 😢 Mam can I get job Now as fresher

[@bhavyainsights]

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Connect with me on LinkedIn and let's discuss exact scenrio.

[@detro690]

But what to say if your total experience have a few experiences in between career gaps of 1-2 years each time.

[@bhavyainsights]

How often do these gaps occur in complete career tenure?

[@TheSky-dh7lu]

Mam I have carrier gap of 1.5 year due to govt. job preparation but I have crack the exam and rejected in DV 😢

[@bhavyainsights]

Use this experience to fuel your next steps, whether in government or private roles. Stay positive-you’re already closer to success than you might think.💪😊

[@vishalbhargav8214]

Same situation holding 9 years of exp then tried for govt exam and rejected in dv now the gap is 7 months but trying for next exam because I can't relocate due to some family issues let's see what happens..

[@Jalal-b8u]

I have career gap of 4 years is it possible for me to land a job in IT industry

[@bhavyainsights]

Yes, if you still have industry-related skills, try restarting with startups or smaller companies.

[@RajeshwariB-b5d]

Hi.. I have a career gap of 12 years due to family care and kids.. before i was a .net developer for around 5 years, now is it possible to get into testing? I am a BTech CSE graduate.

[@bhavyainsights]

Hello, Yes, try to apply on companies that hire career break candidates, as mentioned in one of my videos. Before applying, make sure you have up-to-date technical and job-related skills to increase your chances of success.

[@up-to-date567]

​@@bhavyainsights i don't know, why companies care about the career gap? Even in pvt. Companies most of the people don't want to work, or mostly those who are working, they have their own compulsion. Still pvt. Companies have so many tantrums.

[@bhavyainsights]

Agreed - During my tenure as HR Head, I always looked at the candidate’s overall potential, not just their timeline. It’s a gradual change, can happen for soo many unwanted reason's. Hopefully things will change!

[@roshankisku8110]

Mam I have done my BBA in 2018. After that I have no work experience. I was taking care of my father who was paralysed in 2013. He cant speak and he cant walk also. He became like a child. How can I start my career now as I am already 32 years old. Will companies consider my situation ? The medical proof is of 2013 when my father was admitted. Which skills i must learn to gain more employment. I haven't done any proffessional course online.

[@rahulgehlot4408]

Same here same problem i have faced now what to do😢😢

[@bhavyainsights]

You are really strong for taking care of your father during such a challenging period. Stay tuned, I’ll soon be posting a video that will highlight job options for candidates with career gaps and a complete career path for them.

[@ShivakumarGyoursfavourite]

Last 2.8 years gap

[@r3xxxx]

💀 myn 2 years ab interview he nai mil rha ab kare kiya 1000 applications dal diya and inko chul machi hai

[@Thedemonofhonesty]

I am a 2022 graduated and i have a career gap of 2 and now almost 3 year. What should i do?

[@jyothiradithyag787]

Do atleast 10-15 projects in one domain and update your resume correctly with the help the of mentor or course guide and then apply

[@bhavyainsights]

Divide your 3-year gap into two parts: 1.5 years preparing for exams. 1.5 years upskilling through online courses or self-learning to stay updated with your domain skills while actively job hunting. Also, take 1-3 internships or projects in your field, as internships can lead to full-time opportunities.

[@r3xxxx]

💀 as you know the current situation, getting an interview is more harder than clearing competitive exams

[@akshaychoudhary623]

Hi Bhavya, Are you an HR or in a talent acquisition team?

[@bhavyainsights]

Yes, Both.

[@kushilagudla8598]

Hi Bhavya, I am a fresher. I was 2023 IT graduate. Doing the online Course to develop my skills and get placed through the oppurtunities provided by that Institute. So my question is - Will this course span will be considered as a career gap ?

[@bhavyainsights]

Hello, If you have any certificates, emails, or documents to show about the course, it won’t count as a career gap. But start seizing new opportunities now-don’t let the gap grow longer!