How to Discuss Employment Gaps on Your Resume

1.  Use only years, not months, when referring to work history. This makes it easier for the reader to grasp the length of time and can eliminate the need to explain some employment gaps 
2. If your unemployment gap is 2+ years, explain the void. First consider all the things you were doing while unemployed (volunteer work, school activities, internships, etc.) and present them in terms that are relevant to your job objective if possible. Example: A reentry mother wanting to be a teacher’s aide may put: Full-time Parent and PTA Volunteer, St. Josephine’s Academy 
3. If your gap is not job related, explain the gap honestly. Some suggested job titles: Full-time Parent, Family Management, Independent Study, Personal Travel, etc. (references to illness, unemployment, and rehabilitation raise red flags, so avoid at all costs)