The Myth of the Resume Gap

[2ndGoat]

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No offense, but you're not BACK yet. Getting interviews is not the same as getting a job offer. I think anything would be better than putting "poker player" on the resume. Better to fill the gap with a lie.

The fact is, most people put gamblers in the same category as prostitutes and drug dealers. Even if you find a sympathetic or understanding manager in one of your interviews, the cya syndrome would prevent him from hiring you. In the event you don't work out, he gets the flack for hiring someone with an "obvious flaw" when the case is reviewed. All managers think about this when they make their hiring decisions and they will go with the "safe" candidate, even if he might not be the best candidate.

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I've already spoken on the phone to the hiring managers from all 3 leads, and I'm very confident that I will have an offer from at least one of them. As for the rest of your statement... I guess you're entitled to your opinion.

And yes, guys, I know the resume gap isn't actually a "myth." But it hasn't been a problem so far.

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