How Costly Is a Resume Gap for Executives?

How Costly Is a Resume Gap for Executives?

Do resume gaps still matter, or have we moved into a world where they can be explained? There is truth in both these positions. Career gaps can have reasonable explanations: Since the pandemic, nearly everyone has experienced firsthand the challenges of managing demands between private and work lives. An analysis of salary data suggests that resume gaps still have a negative effect. These effects differ by region and functional role, but publicl…