@heyitsmariya: “I’ve been consulting + doing contract work.” The end. #jobmarket #relatable #career #interview #interviewtips

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____tubabyyyyy
____tubabyyyyy :
I tell them I was working a job that isn’t relevant to the position
2026-03-06 16:33:57
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bunnyfua
Afua :
Lol I just don’t show any gaps on my resume. It’s easier just to lie.
2026-03-05 20:09:07
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tamari.greene
✨ Tamari Greene ✨ :
Contract work , taking care of a sick loved one, and community volunteer work. That’s all they need to know.
2026-03-05 23:55:16
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kochead
Koch Head 💜 :
“I can’t really talk about that, legally. I signed an NDA :)”
2026-03-06 19:35:05
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tru_platinumlifepath_9
Tru_Platinum💎_LifePath.9 :
Took care of dying parent. They don’t know
2026-03-06 03:02:44
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o1bestwaxer
O1MarVelous :
I never put gaps in my résumé. I just stretch the years of each job to make it seem like I’m a consistent worker.
2026-03-06 03:20:24
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jferarrr3
J :
NDA! Contract ended 🤷🏽‍♂️
2026-03-06 04:26:02
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crazedlivi
Livi :
I reverse the question, “And why has this position been open for this long, and reopened multiple times over the last couple years. Can you explain why no one is staying in this position?”
2026-03-07 15:03:19
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beautyforashley
Ashley | Faith & TTS Favs :
I had a gap on my resume and no one would call me for interviews. Put freelance / self employed to fill in gaps and now I have interviews and job offers!
2026-03-08 21:15:41
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jenniferbthiele
jennifer thiele :
okay but why is this such a question tho. These recruiters live in the same world as we do. Why do recruiters think this is such a minus.
2026-03-06 03:20:16
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christelle63005
christelle63005 :
I hate that they wanna ask that cause it’s none of your business like let’s focus on the now??? 😭
2026-03-07 03:11:53
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pzn_ivy
pzn_ivy :
Honestly…..eliminate the gaps 😭 LIE on that resume but be honest on that BGC.
2026-03-06 14:10:55
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staypretty954
staypretty954 :
Why tf should it MATTER? This world is insufferable.
2026-03-29 06:44:36
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hdtikbdhjg
hdtikbdhjg :
It’s none of their business. Thats personal
2026-03-09 16:15:57
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espressomymartini
espressomymartini :
Bc they will lower that salary quick thinking you’ll take whatever you can get
2026-03-05 23:30:57
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eshwal8
esh :
recruiters need to catch a grip
2026-03-09 01:24:05
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prettiiiu
Asa :
Finally, advice worth a damn. Thank you for this!
2026-03-06 02:30:23
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rootedandwatered
Rooted&Watered :
I'm tired of them being in my business, I will take a break for me and my mental when I need it and I shouldn't have to lie about it. We are not robots
2026-03-06 03:58:37
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lowkeysin
lowkeysin :
I told a company I still worked somewhere when I was literally fired. Still got the job, don’t be too honest 😂
2026-03-06 17:38:48
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fyocensorship
🗣️Like I Said :
i say, “May the best embellisher win, people love to be lied to!!“
2026-03-06 02:38:58
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im.choko
Chokolate 🍫 :
Baby I’ve been lying and that’s okay 🥰
2026-03-07 06:37:35
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reallycam_
CamMichelle🌱 :
I say i been in radiology school, i had absolutely zero questions about it. Actually, my manager was asking about classes because she’s also in school. 😭
2026-03-06 06:58:30
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watt.associates
Watt Associates LLC :
Correct. Additionally, tell them that you are learning AI tools, workflows and anything else that will enhance your skillset. Build a website! Learn a CRM tool. Be truthful with the skills you’ve learned.
2026-03-06 02:38:18
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uphillshrimp
Nely 🪲 :
“I can’t elaborate, I signed an NDA”
2026-03-21 04:51:25
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nottheonenortwo
NotTheOneNorTwo :
At the end of the day they want to see your most recent skills and experience. They actually don’t care if you were taking care of loved ones, on vacation, taking a break, working on unrelated gigs. Lol Better to tell them you were staying on top of industry trends, being intentional about your next move, working on things related to the job at hand.
2026-03-06 03:10:58
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