What to do if you have a hole in your work history on your resume

You are good!  That was yesterday, not today!

Do not be too concerned if you have a time period in your work history that you did not work.  Be confident in yourself and realize it might not be that big of a deal.  Yea a hiring manager might notice the gap on your resume, but do not let it be a focus for you.  Your focus should be on the qualifications you bring to the interviewer's table.  Your focus should be on presenting yourself as the best candidate for the job.  Being the best candidate does not include you talking much about having a gap in your work history.

The following will give a few ways to help those in need with work history holes.  Remember what has been said already - the focus is not on your hole, but you as the best candidate.

Tip of the day #1:  Resume tip

You could "disguise" your hole so that it is not so noticeable.  It is all about arranging your resume and designing it properly.  Your gaps in your work history will most likely be noticed but dates.  So, it is naturally to make sure the dates do not stick out.  Do not bold your dates or have them in large font sizes.  Avoid having them highlighted on the side away from the bulk of your work history description.  Put the dates close to the descriptions so that it is disguised.

Tip of the day #2:  Don't ask, don't tell
No need to bring up a hole in your resume if not asked about it.  You do not need to explain it if the interviewer is not wondering about it.  It is as simple as that.  Just remember to focus on presenting yourself as the best candidate for the job.

Tip of the day #3:  If asked, be confident, talk about it briefly and then...
If you are asked about your gap, do not sweat it.  Just briefly mentioned why you had a hole and then tell what you did during that time to better yourself and to keep yourself busy.  For example, I was once laid off.  I had two months where I was unemployed.  When asked about that gap, I said I spent time apply for jobs online and in person, updating my resume and cover letter for each job I applied for, I spent time deep cleaning of my house (this is always entertaining for interviewers to hear), and I sign up and trained for a half Ironman Triathlon.

However you decide to deal with your hole in your work history, keep it short and re-direct the focus to that job opening at hand.  If you do not focus on the gap, neither will the interviewer.