Overcoming Employment Gaps

Discover how to confidently position employment gaps as part of your career story and not a career setback. In this workshop, you'll learn modern strategies for presenting career breaks on your resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter, and during interviews.

Explore how recruiters, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and AI evaluate employment gaps and what you can do to demonstrate continued growth and relevance.

You'll also learn how volunteer work, consulting, certifications, networking, and professional development can strengthen your professional brand to maintain career visibility.

Whether you're returning to the workforce, changing careers, or recovering from a layoff, you'll leave with practical techniques to increase your confidence and marketability.

Employment gaps happen, but they don't have to define your future. Learn how to close the gap with confidence and position yourself for your next opportunity.

SPEAKER BIO
Lynne Williams is the Executive Director of the Great Careers Network, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides career education and networking. In addition, Lynne writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and company pages, and focuses on keywords. She is also a writer and trainer on career topics.