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[@ahmedsmile143]

TCS, Infosys, Cognizant and few more companies are not considering more than 2 years career gap even non-technical job is not considering. This is true because happened with my friends.

[@masumtube1]

I just hope oneday the HR in India seriously take these topic seriously. As the speaker herself made it very clear that we are human and life sometimes takes some turns which are not in our hand but that does not mean that we became incompetent. Thank you Ma'am for these video.

[@sreelakshmisivanandan6110]

Finally a great response from her. If we're updated, then it's ALL IS WELL!

[@srabonighosh6591]

Your video inspired me to stay positive. Thanks a lot. Was suffering from depression due to this

[@NehaSingh-cc8kd]

Your words are very positive hopeful and helpful ! Thanks so much

[@neethuravindran7453]

Thanks Ma'am. Inspired and gained confidence.

[@satisheswar5872]

Thanks a lot for this video ma'am. It will help me to be confident in interviews.

[@praveenrajarapu7121]

Thank you very much mam you have explained so good.

[@selllikeawoman]

Great video, very helpful and informative. I'm glad to connect here, you got my sub!! Thank you for sharing.

[@kevinfrederick378]

Hi 👋🏼 Very informative video. Felt relieved. I wanted to ask one more thing if you can provide your view. How much time in years is generally good for stability at a company? Something the next hiring manager does not mind

[@pranjalikhandelwal163]

Thanks ..its give me a lots of confidence

[@akshay-bhosale]

Thnaks for Sharing such valuable content with us... Really Appreciate....

[@abhinavkumar8404]

Thanks ma'am .🙏 Inspiring video .

[@riteshghodke2225]

heyy thank you so much i was carrying baggage of my career gap but now im feeling light

[@Deepa0703]

Really helpful mam.. thank you so much

[@Ankit_das93]

Well explained. Thank you

[@theCorporateDiaries]

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[@space.weather]

Excellent 👍thank you 🙏

[@devaarasi2481]

Thanks for this video ❤️

[@khquah5637]

Thanking the author for creating such informative video, that gave confidence to people with career gaps. 👍

[@KEERTHANAMUSICWORLD]

Very nice...thank u so much

[@Shri_Hegde]

Thanks for this video 🙏

[@0jumpin1]

you are doing a great job

[@shivnerifoods5995]

Very helpful information mam.. i am very thankful to you after giving this deep information on this topic.😊🙏😊. I don't know weather i would be get selected or not for the job but the knowledge given by you which will help me lot , because my interview is scheduled on 5th of November.

[@rajkumarjoshi9935]

Hlo mam from this video i learned lot of things like talking in a professional manners, politely behaved with the customers don't get started negative conversation with the boss for whom you are working for. i have completed my graduation from Delhi university in Arts Stream ( Correspondence) ,also did certification course in computer and diploma in hospitality travel and customer service after that i worked in IGI airport Delhi for six months as a passenger service agent. my question is that how can i make my career stable and secure wherever I will be working in future. KIndly need your guidance, take some support and suggestions

[@craddlerdandldcenterofexce1175]

Career Gap still matters. HR's are close-minded.

[@danielthomas7791]

Thanks madam God bless you

[@manitayadav1111]

Hi Varsha...h r u ? Its really amazing to see u after long time...i just found u today on youtube..great dear... Regards Manita

[@praneethkumar1237]

thankyou for this video 😇

[@rohanjunankar487]

Great!!!

[@manjushilvant3560]

Thanks to give positive think

[@kshitijj2]

Happily subscribed you 😁

[@naveenreddy1010]

Great explanation thank you . Do we need to mention career gap in resume ?

[@praveendintakurthi7463]

thanks a lot for making this kind of video

[@ankitarohila1751]

Thanks for such a useful video mam,👌👌 please make some video about how to enhance skills if we are working as an educator, what type of courses we need to do to become more successful.🙏

[@theCorporateDiaries]

Hi Ankita, thanks for tuning in, what category you teach in, it depends on what you teach and whom you teach, so I need to know that before suggesting any course..

[@vikaspatankar5768]

First of all, a very big Thanks to both of you, Varsha and the candidate, for bringing this topic up straightaway for meaningful discussion... Secondly, the way you explained & clarified the things by quoting the examples in a very simple & articulated manner has immensely developed a feeling of confidence in me and for many, I'm sure... I must say your explanation in this video has comprehensively covered range of topics one is looking for... I sincerely appreciate your wholehearted efforts in making this video, which I'm sure is gonna benefit to many who are struggling with this question in their respective interviews... Madam, you truly emerged as a Messiah and a Samaritan, in this testing times of ours for which I want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart... Keep up the good work...!!!👍👍 Thank you once again...!!!🙏🙏 God will bless you I'm sure about that...!!!🙏🙏🙌🙌❤❤

[@zubairkhan-ip5ub]

Hello totally informative thank you so much i too have a gap hopefully I'll justify my reason of gap 😊😊

[@naushina123]

Thank you so much m'am❤

[@kenrosenberg8835]

Thank you mam!

[@ashishchoudhary9502]

thank you , the story of that guy telling fake gap reason and later got caught, was impressive and helpful. I just had an interview and I am proud that I was honest........

[@theCorporateDiaries]

That's amazing Ashish, being honest gives us another level of confidence, wish you all the success in your career!!

[@aaishakhan3709]

Thanks!! it helped a lot

[@globalinvestor6120]

❤️u

[@mamtakrishna2901]

Brilliant...

[@santhoshkumari6948]

Thank you so much😊😊😊😊 mam.

[@juhigaikwad4832]

Hi ma'am.. pls make a video on Relieving letter.. and how can the candidate proceed with the same.

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[@Fabsheetal]

How to ask for a higher pay or negotiate if having a gap of 6-7 years.pla reply

[@nootanchaudhary4953]

Hlo mam i have 1year experience but after that i took maternity leave my gap is 5 year how i deal with this how should i answered

[@fayizka1799]

Thank you ma'am I have completed BBA in 2019 After that I have studied Diploma in logistics.. After some issues I didn't applied any job.. Currently I'm planning for a accounting course .. I will take 8 months .. what is your opinion???

[@nileshrahate8890]

Please help me out." I did 12th but i got less percentage because of that i was not getting admission in engineering ,so i went to direct second year diploma and after diploma i got admission in engineering.will it be considered as a year gap?"

[@krishnabhati6855]

mam i have 2 year gap between 12 and btech and was preparing for jee and now in tier 1 college.can u reply how much percent company will allow me to sit in placements. like how many companies out of 100?

[@akshayakoche3265]

Hello ma'am Very well explained but one question How will I convince the panel that although I am working now, in the past I was preparing for government competitive exams and have 1.5 yrs of career gap in tha past and there is absolutely NO possibility of me preparing and appearing for those govt exams again in future ? Please answer

[@princegupta1943]

I have 5 years of working exp. in sales and marketing with steel and automobile companies. Since Jan 2021, I am not working with any organization. What should I do now to re-accelerate my career and can you please suggest how should I answer about a 1-year gap?

[@souravkarmakar3455]

mam i had completed my diploma cse in 2013 and started btech in 2017 and completed my btech in 2020 currently iam working in start up company from last 5 months whether i will get an job in mnc companies can u help me to explain??

[@subhranilkar4916]

Thanks for uploading this video. Currently I'm a ECE graduate(2020), preparing for government jobs. But I'm trying to get into IT industry as a fresher to support my family financially and to spend expenses for government exams.

[@Sanjay-gf1wd]

Same gap prob, we have to move Bangalore with preparation.

[@akshaypawar6146]

HV u get job now?

[@akshaypawar6146]

​@@Sanjay-gf1wdhv u get job bro?

[@pragungandotra4744]

I worked in company for 8 months and joined a startup , they had funding problems , they fired me , I joined the same company same again after 3 months . I had gap of 3 months in my resume and I joined the same company after 3 months . How will I explain this reason

[@shubhranjan7938]

Very nice 👍👍👍👍

[@swathirajagopal9683]

How much time can a period be called as a fresher after graduation?

[@ashishchoudhary9502]

tHANK you so much..............

[@reshmaacharya3026]

Ma'am I have 4 year gap after mtech. Can I start my career in data science?I have no work experience.

[@romajaiswal4730]

Maam i have completed my post grad in 2018 and worked in LIC as a Development officer but i resigned in probation period so could not mention that in experience.So should i mention this in my Ibps po interview? If not,then how should ans the gap question?

[@BibhutiBhusanJena-wk9xk]

well it was a great a video regarding the carrear gap

[@aryamabhowmik4592]

ma'am I am taking gap for 1 year and pursuing some courses also. Is the courses will enough to justify my gaps? please reply

[@confusedatma7226]

Its inspiring...madam need a help..please guide my situation..I resigned due to virtuous reason, from a highly corrupt work culture. ..how can I put myself proper without commenting on previous company culture

[@lizbali-ong5861]

Hi maam .what about volunterring in church is it acceptable ? 3yrs gap

[@pavanipentakota6303]

Thanks a lot Varsha!!😊. Got answers for almost all my career gap queries from HR herself. Hope your videos helps many people having career gaps.

[@Varunkm110]

Thanks you madam

[@nipunshetty9640]

Mam can i know what abt if we try doing courses after quitting job?.

[@theworldofsa8671]

Thank you!! I am a fresher but I have a huge gap from 2015. Reasons were i moved out of the country and came to my sister in 2016. To dubai and then on I couldn't find any job. Now I finally I got a call what should I say?? Should I tell them I was unable to get a job but I also didn't get a chance to do any certifications in between

[@sayanbhandari8309]

Madam i have a career gap of 5yrs due to my health problems and govt job preparation, so can i be a private employed

[@NeverStopLearning56]

Are we going to get rejected in interview if we are overqualified with multiple skills in our resume ? Can you please explain with examples

[@crazy_Boy_0205]

Mam maine 12th math stream se 2021 m pass kiya or m ba distance mode sr kr rha hu but m 2022 m B. Tech m admission lena chahta tha to kya yeh possible h or placement m koi problem to nhi hogi plzz reply🙏🙏🙏

[@asphaltnitro8466]

Sir i have completed diploma in mechanical engineering but i am pursuing btec in cs from first year. There is any problem during selection process in tcs eligibility

[@AnandSharma-vg4gc]

Hello mam I did my btech in electrical engineering in 2020 and I got back injury as I passed college and recovered in 9 months and then I prepared for government exam but i struggle for getting government job but i didn't get it and now I want to join in it company,,so if I say these truths in front of HR.will HR consider it or reject by asking this single question.so please answer me

[@msdreamy3094]

Ma'am I am facing a problem..I am doing B Tech .in b tech in my 4 th semester due to corona I did not appear in my 4 th semester exam.for this I am facing year lag..mam can u pls help me to manage it during my software company job interviews?

[@kushalvyas6481]

Mam i am currently doing pgdm and cleared aptitude and gd round of asian paints in selection criteria asian paints have written no backlog throughout acedamic year so mam what should i do will they give me chance to sit in personal interview ?

[@malaydwivedi9008]

What if I have depression after 12 and I say that to HR in the placement interview is it going to affect my placement

[@princekatiyarptm]

Mam I have 4 years gap in education due to financial problems? Plz help me despite all attempts my resume is not even shortlisted for interview...I am very tensed what can I do now my career is ruined..... What can I do now? Mam I need your guidance?

[@preranarane9280]

Can we answer that i took a break for studying something- for experienced professional?

[@harshitjain9943]

Great video ma'am, I recently resigned from a firm and going to take a gap of 1-2 months in order to polish my skills, can I get a good job?

[@Mandeepkauri]

Please tell mam if we can say about pursuing education from college , if they have problem with it then how we can say that we are pursuing as non attending

[@shubhamthakur614]

If shifting from entc to it how to ans such type of question so that they will impress

[@moimran5500]

I am 2018 passout. I was cadd trainer. I have 2 year of experience in training field. Now i am doing software testing course since July 2022. I am little consfued. How to design my resume. So get requirements. Please help me.

[@avinashd517]

Madam . I have a gap of almost 2.5 years due to my heart surgery. And now again I want to work since the covid threat also seems to be gone. I want to get back to my Job . I worked in BPO for more than 4 years. And also trained batches . Pls guide

[@radhikanagpal9928]

Mam i have gap more than 1 year , i was studying for govt exam. What can i say?? Plz help

[@surekhanaidu3366]

Hi madam my career gap is 10 years and iam telugu medium but iam still iam speak in English fluent so I am very interested in software field my career restart now so pls suggest madam

[@kirtibhawna2028]

Hello mam .. I really need ur help.i have completed my MCA in 2015.but after having a baby I didn't do any job. Now I want start my career ..Is there any chance in It or any job ? Please guide me

[@surajpatil6939]

Thanks a lot. Currently searching a job as I have taken a break for 2 months & I was so devastated but you motivated me. Really thanks a lot❤

[@priyakushwaha9865]

Mam i am 2020 passout batch and from one year I am trying but i didn't get job now how if hr ask me this question how I reply plz tell me mam ??

[@sandep777]

Is education gap effect in get job ?? Is there any chance to get job??

[@shruthichethan9742]

Hi Mam, I have a career gap of 5 year and it was a maternity gap. Now I'm prepared to get back to my career. Please could you advice me how I can mention this gap in my interview?

[@theCorporateDiaries]

Dear Shruti, please mention the way it was.. no need to make fake or altered stories.. be proud of that truth and say it with utmost confident.. here is a video to help you on that in detail.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6WZpoptmbuehqc

[@dishakulkarni116]

Hi mam, I am seriously facing a vey big problem to get a job. I got married in sept 2019 and as i was finding a new job in new city, corona crisis came and the recruitment was stopped by all the companies and as a result, my gap increased. So, to get selected, should I show gap in my resume ? or should i tell at the time of interview without mentioning the gap in resume? please help

[@theCorporateDiaries]

Interviewers don't reject the candidates basis gap, they reject it because of lack of skills, and if there is a gap present, they blame that lack of skills on Gap. You let your skills shine, rather than Gap, remember one thing, a recruiter/interviewer will see only what you show... if your body language and response is "oozing" gap, then they will see a gap.. if it's oozing skills, they will see skills... That's all!!

[@mohanmalgar9659]

Hello mam 2013 mai mera gradutation hua..Usk baad maine fitness course complete kiya aur gym mai job kiye..Par ab mujhe job stability k liye corporate join karni hy.

[@mohanmalgar9659]

Abhi job milne k liye kya karna padega

[@RawatbhaiTech2.S]

hi maam plz suggest for me my career break reason was compliance incidents happened ( reason this was just mistake not intention )

[@danielthomas7791]

Madam what to say to them if they ask why you have gap

[@manojamrutharaj9071]

Thank you for making this video and your suggestions. @8:30, what do you mean by current KRA?

[@theCorporateDiaries]

Dear Manoj, KRA means- "Key Responsibility Areas", these are assigned when you join a company and then your performance appraisal(salary hike) happens basis how well you performed on these duties/responsibilities.

[@manojamrutharaj9071]

@@theCorporateDiaries Thank you.

[@cheedhellajahnavi7607]

Mam I'm so attached to your words so if you don't mind can i cantact you personally? because i need to talk with you about working on job only so .

[@peddarajakshivakumar4320]

Ma'am I got one year gap after graduation b com computers b cause of backlog. Recently I went for interview for cognizant interviewer asked about my gap I confused what to say.. I kept quite will you please suggest me how to answer at that moment..

[@theCorporateDiaries]

Dear, your question is very clearly answered in this video itself, the only thing that you have to do is: Confidently tell the reason, whatever it is, employer don't reject candidates basis gap, they reject due to lack of skills, and if there is a gap present, they blame it on "gap"; if a candidate has amazing skills for the job, no one cares what he did in past!! They will see what you show the, if your body language is screaming "i have a gap", they will see Gap, if its showing confidence, they will see skills... Choice is yours!! All the Best!!

[@prakashchaudhary8491]

👍👍

[@electronics3655]

What about 3yrs gap after 12th?

[@sreelakshmisivanandan6110]

How to respond to in an interview confidently after having a 3 years gap due to health issues

[@naveenchandra1999]

Mam, I given 2 interviews , I get an upto HR round, in HR iam saying to panel that I want to do UPSC so I rejected two of them. Now I realised that I can manage my prepation with job, I just passed 2020. Medam please suggest me...

[@theCorporateDiaries]

Dear Naveen, what you need suggestion on? your question is not clear.. If you realised you can prepare UPSC with Job, then just appear for more interviews and there is no need to tell this to the Employer/HR, else no one will give you job.

[@bhuvaneshwarinboon8777]

Hi I have experience in IBM India since 3.5 yrs 2012 to 2015 and u got personal issues so I got gap now I want continue my career to join job. But please help me out how to resolve the gap?

[@theCorporateDiaries]

Dear, Please start applying for the same profile you have experience in, yes the result might be delayed, but polish your skills, and start back with the same profile.

[@VijayMunda]

If a person was a govt job aspirant and he was unable to get that particular job. Now he wants to pursue the career he wanted which is second best of his interests. He has shut the preparation for the govt. job. This reason is told to the interviewer for the gap year. What kind of image does the interviewer perceives? How can he justify it to the interviewer? Can anyone tell me?

[@priyanka6269]

I did the same thing I have 1 year gap bcz u was preparing for govt jobs which didn't work for me .... Bt I don't know how to ans this question ...is it justify or not ... I'm very confused

[@mmaufc2143]

@@priyanka6269 1 year is a joke...even 2 years doesn't matter..it's above 2...seen many students who preparing for 4-5 years not get selected..now searching what to do