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Remote Employers Are Ghosting You Because of This
The Career Gap Mistake That Guarantees Rejection (& what to do instead)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
The employment gap mistake that destroys 80% of remote applications
This week's hot & vetted remote opportunities
The 4-step gap explanation framework that actually works
Why remote employers care less about gaps than you think
Hi Freedom Seekers,
Here's the panic loop I see constantly:
You find the perfect remote job. Your skills match perfectly. You're excited to apply. Then you see your resume and freeze:
"That 8-month gap is going to kill my chances."
So you either don't apply at all, or you craft some elaborate explanation that makes things worse.
Here's what actually happens when hiring managers see employment gaps: They spend 3 seconds wondering why, then move on to evaluating your actual qualifications.
The gap isn't the problem. Your awkward explanation is.
I've helped hundreds of professionals with employment gaps land amazing remote roles. The secret? Stop treating gaps like shameful secrets and start framing them strategically.