Can I apply for jobs in Australia with an employment gap?

Yes, in Australia, you are allowed to apply for jobs after having gaps in your career. The employment gap can happen for different reasons. However, you need to give a valid reason to your employer. It is very important to explain the gap clearly and in a positive manner in your resume and cover letter to clear your employer’s doubt.
 

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What are the reasons for employment gaps that you can mention in your resume?

The following are the reasons that can be mentioned in your resume for employment gaps:

• Leave for maternity or paternity
• If you have some chronic illness
• Issues related to family
• You faced layoff for downsizing
• You took voluntary off

How to describe in your resume about gaps in employment?

The following are the ways you can describe about your gaps in employment:

• You need to showcase that you have utilized your gaps for some development
• You need to explain your interest in working again
• You should demonstrate that your professional skills didn't get hampered by the employment gap
• You need to put a valid reason for the gap in your career

What are the best resume writing practices for the employment gap?

The following are the tips you can follow to write a resume when you have a gap in employment:

• Try not to mention months in the date section of employment.
• Try to utilize your resume summary to create an impression.
• Try to collect references and positive quotes from the job you did before the career gap.
• Try not to extend the real dates of employment to cover up your employment gap.
• Try not to present the situation that you are still working in your last company if it is not true. (it can be easily verifiable)

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