Re: The Myth of the Resume Gap
Interesting post. I think though it's still very debateable to say the least as to whether you should include poker on your resume. I just left a gap and got several interviews and accepted a position offered within less than a week. My gap however was more easily explained since I relocated and had to wait for immigration. Either way it's not really a myth. Clearly either a gap or poker will not help getting back to work compared to steady work experience relative to your field. Much of it depends on other factors as well. For me I'm in an area with a great economy and labor shortage right now so it didn't really matter. If I tried getting back in my field in the area I lived previously I believe the gap would have been an issue and it would have been much more difficult.
I'm not really sure why you're surprised that the security clearance doesn't seem to be an issue after playing poker.
Good luck.
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