243: The BEST Way to Explain Career Gaps (and Short Stints) in Your Resume & Interviews

11/11/2025 40 min

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If you’ve ever stared at your resume thinking, “Will they judge me for this?” Then this episode is for you!We address the truth about career gaps, job hopping, and how to confidently talk about them in your resume, LinkedIn, and interviews. Whether you’ve been laid off, took time off for family, or are pivoting careers, you’ll learn how to explain your story with honesty, professionalism, and faith, and still get hired.We discuss:How to address gaps in your resume and LinkedIn without oversharingWhat to say in interviews if you’ve switched jobs frequentlyWhen (and when not) to explain your gapHow to own your story and show growthThe mindset shift you need to stop letting your resume define your worthCheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/scheduleFREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/TIME STAMPS02:30 – The truth: Career gaps are more common than you think05:40 – When to explain your gap (and when not to)08:20 – How to talk about your career break on your resume or LinkedIn11:45 – Real examples of what to say with confidence17:40 – Job hopping explained: What counts as “too short” today22:30 – How to address short stints and still look professional27:00 – Interview tips: Talking about layoffs or bad bosses tactfully33:00 – If you’ve truly been flaky, here’s what to do next

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