Even though I have a long history of uninterrupted work, with Covid I have now been out of work for 2 years and it’s frustrating employers aren’t even giving me a chance. I wanted to take some time off to take care of myself and rejuvenate after working nonstop for more than 25 years and had no idea Covid would extend the gap for 2 years. I recently just put freelance on my resume because trying to explain the gap is difficult. No one wants to hear about your health or that you simply chose not to work for a bit but then got caught up in the Covid job drought. I’m overqualified for many jobs and I either get shunned because of that or shunned because of simply not working. It’s unfortunate I’m not simply judged by my abilities.

@AnnaSzabo

2 жыл бұрын

This is what I am currently going through

@jaeshasway

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnnaSzabo I finally got a job offer In November. Still there now. You will find something. Companies that ignored me last year are calling and emailing asking if I am still available because they’re all hustling to fill those jobs, especially since so many people are quitting. That’s what happens when you don’t fill jobs and overwork those left behind. 😓

@Entertainer187

8 ай бұрын

​@@AnnaSzabo Are the recruitment team is from another planet and not know what happened to entire world??..I am also facing the same issue. Can I show a part-time employment in that gap time?

Awesome. You have loaded a "mountain of confidence" in my chest. I already feel flying. what important I learnt is "Stuff Happens" no one is an exception to it. Thank you.

You are really doing a great job by explaining all the aspects of "getting hired". Very helpful to understand the process of hiring.

Thank you Sonal! This helps a lot.

Thank you very much for the video. It is, in fact, the first video, that dealt with addressing employment gaps during the interview from a totally different perspective.

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps you Nermeen. I’ve had gaps and wanted to share practical tips that helped me.

Thank you so much for being real. My career break was holding me back, but after watching your video I felt I was not alone, and there are employers who see the person, their experience and their attitude above their career gaps. I cleared my interview and I hope your video reaches many that are waiting to get back to work. Keep posting videos, thanks again!

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Well done Gayathri, you got this!! Thanks for watching

You're a kind-hearted person. Yes, life happens. Thank you for your time & effort in putting together this video. May God's grace be upon you. Regards, Vivek

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful

Great video. Love all the practical tips you give. Thank you so much!

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

This was a much needed perspective. An eye opener of sorts. Thank you so much!

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it’s helpful

Thankyou Sonal. this was much more helpful and soothing

Thank you very much. Appreciate your effort to share your knowledge in a simple and interesting way.

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Hey sonal ! You are such a good soul. Your videos are really very helpful and gives confidence to attend interviews.I got an offer after 10 years of gap. This video helped me to handle the interview process. Thanks a ton sweetheart.!

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful, many congrats!! If you’re open to it, I’d love to know how you did it, send me a dm on LinkedIn please!

Outstanding video! Thank you so much for your kind insights.

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Jennifer, glad to hear it!

Thank you mam this video is great help for me. I have the gap of two and half year and i didn't knew how to articulate the things that happened with me. I have made a note based on your tips right after watching your video . I hope it will help me. I am going to watch rest of your videos now. Thanks again. 🤗🤗🤗

Valuable advice. Thanks!

Excellent strategies! So happy to come across you Sonal.

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thank you so much mam for this wonderful video. Life happens and we need people like you to support and help in our bad times! Gratitude🙏

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you found this video helpful!

It is so amazing content, thank you. I even wept a bit while watching. Now I feel much more confident in job hunting after a 3-year sickness!

@SuperChargeYourself

7 ай бұрын

More power to you!! 💪🏼

Thank you so much .. its really help us to feel comfortable about our gap.. life happened ..thanks once again. ❤

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

my pleasure! thanks for watching

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and encouragement. Bless you.

@SuperChargeYourself

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

I wish I could have been met you 15 years back , that time dint knew all these valuable information like how to answer, kudos to you

Thankyou Ma'am, you have deal with this topic so gracefully, I was kind of shameful for myself however now I am pretty confident..

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Never too late to learn!

wow I was feeling so insecure about the gaps in my resume and this was preventing me from moving forward . This video was so helpful ! Thank you so much ! I wish all HR recruiters were as wise as you are.

@SuperChargeYourself

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, you’ve got this!

you've done a really great job with this video. hello from St Petersburg! I found your video in Salma Jafri's FB group. have a good day!

@SuperChargeYourself

4 жыл бұрын

@Dmitry thank you so much, your feedback means a lot more than you know. Sending you warm greetings from a chilly Vienna to an even chillier (I’m sure) St Petersburg!

Thank you so much 🙏🏽

Very useful tips. Wish we had more HRs like you.

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Like in every profession, you have competent and less competent people. Thank you for watching Poornima!

You are helping larger people

Thanks a lot Ma’am. So helpful. Lots of love

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Neha!

Good morning mam, the way you explained how to turn our drawbacks into strenghts is very helpful n encouraging... Thank you 👌🙏

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

You Nailed it, Amazing

@SuperChargeYourself

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, you’ve got this!

Kindly note the background music really disturbs a lot.. Its volume level should be low at least which helps listener to concentrate better.

Really awsome video Sonal:) I should have listened to this video long time back but I knew well now how to tackle such tough time & be confident during interview & drive situation in our favour w.r.t. grabbing desired role & desried job after long time of umemployment period:) But yes, if we have some good friends in good organization then it becomes somewhat easy to grab desired role & job after long time of employment Thanks a ton Sonal:)

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Better late than never :-) Thanks for watching

Thx for ur motivation....

I literally love your smile

Thanks ma'am, that's really helpful video for me .

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Thank you very much!

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

This was very helpful. I was considering a functional resume but also had reservations about it. Can you offer advice on a gap due to a decision to resign from the last job? (Toxic work environment).

Very informative and helpful vedio ma'am.why we cant mention fighting with depression is the reason for gap .I faced this situation and u came out beautifully with a much mature person who knows herself better

Superb video its a true transition of my thoughts abt my career transition thnk u very much madam very encouraging

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

glad it was useful!

Thank you. thank you. Thank you mam. I am relived and feeling hopeful after watching this video.

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

You’ve got this Falguni!!

Mam your channel is really awasome !! 🙏 keep up the good work

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks for this; it helped me and gave me confidence... I am not alone! Life knocks everyone :-)

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! You and me both. You got this!!

Nice video Ur really shearing nice knolwdge about interview process

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Thank you Ma'am🙏🙏🙏

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thank you so much for this video. Your communication is very impressive. Do u suggest me how to improve my communication skills at workplace. And also please help me out how to upgrade myself from slow learner to good quick learner.

This video was amazing

@SuperChargeYourself

8 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that Mark, thanks for watching!

very much valuable tips mam, now I have got confidence on how to explain _/\_

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Wonderful video and it really helps. One quick question on How to do salary negotiations for an offer after a career break? Thanks in advance 🙂

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! Rewatch the video and showcase transferable skills. I negotiated a big jump after a maternity pause. Watch the video on career pause, from middle 2019. Good luck!

Though, I am watching your videos first time but the way you explained things are really appreciated and helpful Sonal. I have been searching for a job and have not at all lied with anyone of the employer. After ,2017 have taken a break due to family reasons as my mother was sick and then I also got married and have bought a life to the World. But you know they (HR) they sound very positive on the call and also say they are sharing JD on mail but have not seen anyone coming up really. Why don't you create videos for the HRs to understand all these parameters. It's really frustrating that you are sitting idle from last 6 months and have followed all the tips but still. No hope now to restart my career 😢

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

I understand very well what you mean. Wish you the best Priyanka! Thank you for watching

6:59 Great example about using the word "gap" vs "transition".

@SuperChargeYourself

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Hello Ma'am, Thanks for providing such profound content on interview processes. There is a seventh reason for my career gap, I am not employed for the last year as I started my business but it didn't go well. Finally, I realized that I am good with the job system as it balances my day and keeps me disciplined. How do I put my reason for the gap in my career?

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I talked about this before sharing the 6 reasons for having a gap. When you started a business, it’s not a gap. You were gainfully employed. Focus on the learnings and articulate that during interviews. Good luck!

The music is slightly loud in the end of the video.

Mam i am fed-up with 3rd reason! Now passed 1yr what do i do?

How do you get your self retained post you put down papers and you rejected their earlier offer to retain

You look very kind hearted. You clear all doubt what really occurred with everybody's life at the time of interview. Please explain in Hindi if you are Indian national. Maximum people will be benefited. I appreciate your all videos, doubt clearing advice. Thanks Mam, Keep it up. Air Force Veteran

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! My audience is from around the world, hence English is the primary language on my channel. All the best to you Vivek!

@vivekrana729

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperChargeYourself OK Mam, I can understand. May God always bless you with pious energy so that your every audience including me will be benefited. Keep on making such benefitial videos. Chou

Thank you so much, ma'am, for sharing this video. I'd want to ask you a question. Should we seek for a higher CTC than we got at our prior job? I'm getting calls, but no interviews are scheduled. I'm not sure if my wage expectations are the stumbling block. Also, how much of a pay % should we ask for when you reapply?

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! For personalised questions, please catch me live on Fridays when I conduct an Ask me Anything session, or schedule a consultation, details are on my website. Good luck.

If I worked as a freelancer for a year before joining a new job then Should I mention it in my CV or just brief them when I get asked about it??

Hello I was working in sales for almost 4 years. And left previous organization due to non work- life balance and got frustrated. It's been 4 months that I'm jobless as I am looking for better opportunity. Can I tell this reason ? Or it will make negative impact ... ?

Mam, i have multiple gaps in my professional career. After every job there is a gap, altogether there are 3 gaps of around 7-8+ months of each, although the reasons are genuine for these gaps, but how do i convince the recruiters regarding the same ?

Mam, your videos are very usually. Please make a video of the biggest failure in your life to answer in interview round. Else you could also speak about this as a small portion in your upcoming videos.

Hi Sonal, Recently I started following your videos, which gave me so much of positivity. Thank you so much for the informative contents. I was working for a IT firm as a Software Developer. Later I got married and I had to travel overseas with my husband. So currently I'm on career break and working on upgrading my skills. Could you please suggest what should be the perfect headline for my LinkedIn profile considering the present scenario.

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! See the LinkedIn playlist, you’ll get some help there! Thanks for watching

Thanks ✌️

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I have 3yrs career gap between graduation and employment due to my parent facing an health issue after the COVID attack. So could you please tell me how will I answer for this career gap question without any previous professional experience?

Very Nice video &

Have a wonderful day!

@SuperChargeYourself

Жыл бұрын

You too! Thanks for watching

Can we get an updated version of this masterclass? What about gaps of employment due to discrimination?

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Joanne, and for watching the video. I’ll add it to my list of video ideas!

Mam I like your videos. I learn alot.

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

I know you've mentioned health issues but does that include mental health break? Because I feel, there's a stigma about it and then there's the fear of appearing weak. Just because you've dealt with something like depression, life shouldn't stop. And instead of a tactical answer, I would just tell them what it is because the thing with mental health is that the healing is not linear. How do we explain a mental health break? I am sure many gen z and millennials would want to know but won't ask.

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Good question. I think that’s where it goes into too much detail and should share only what one is comfortable sharing. I talk about it in the video, the tiny details about the illness, nope. None of their business. As long as you’re well now and ready to go. Hope that helps.

Dear Sonal, Thank you very much for your very insightful video. I was wondering how you would deal with a "GAP" where you did several different things but in terms on space on the CV you cannot really fit them all, how would you present it title wise on the CV and how would you structure it given the lack of space (I have about 5 lines so max 3 bullet points): - October to November I took a full-time Russian language course in Moscow - January to February I took some time to travel across the Scandinavian countries and get a feeling of which one I wanted to settle down on - March to July I spent 3 months volunteering at a School (teaching German), and then 2 months doing a gardening project, both in Denmark - August to November I took some intensive Danish classes and started to settle down in Denmark Parallel to all of this November to March I joined an Eu-funded Pilot program for a learning transnational platform collaborating with people from different EU-nations to different projects (part-time) - December I started a Job in Denmark Before listening to your video, I had this 1 year period on my CV only detailing the Pilot EU-Funded program I took part into March-November stretching it a bit further to cover the entire period, but I never felt about it. Also it was not paid work, so I was always worried about recruiters asking about it. I would like to pull out the variety of things I did in a clever "strengths-prone" approach. Any suggestion?

@SuperChargeYourself

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay! I go live with open office hours every Friday here on KZread (check channel banner) to answer all questions. Due to the volumes I see here i unfortunately can’t respond to each one, as I work alone. Hope you can join me one day!

Hi! What do you suggest if your career pause is over 10 years and is still current? By this I mean all other paid jobs held are outside being listed on a resume since they are older and over 10 years 😔

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

I’d say rewatch the videos on career pause. Whether one year or 10. It’s all applicable

Hi in India do you think the HR and hiring managers will accept the gap in employment due to Travel. Correct me If I am wrong. Also, I have faced situation answering honest questions due to my gap and was rejected and not taken in a positive manner. It's hard to penetrate the interviewers mind for what they want as an appropriate answer. They had their set of answers which they want from our mouth to listen and will select you on the basis of their satisfaction. in recent days accepting truth is the biggest hindrance.

👍👍Where to put it in resume and ..when to speak about it in interview.. please make a video on this as well.

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Watch the video on resume gaps from two weeks ago. Good luck!

Mine is diff situation where i have uninterrupted working for the same company for 22years and it is being taken as un-employable. But have I evolved and grown? No, atleast not at par with the way company financially has grown.

Your videos are most helpful for me... I have career break of 13 years for my family reason and now I am 39 years. Currently I have a need to go for a job. I went so many interviews and I gave answers genuinely without hiding anything about my career gap. But I didn't get job till now. Please let me know is there any possiblility for me get job at this age.

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

you can always get a job. Watch my interview playlist, there are lots of tips to help you. Good luck!

how to write the gap that happened due to laid off because of restructuring due to covid 19

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Watch my video from last week! All the best

mam, I have done BCA but didn't do any job but right now in last year I have certified with data analytics which makes me very interesting field and now I want to do career in this data analytics but don't have any experience that's why didn't get an opportunity to get hired for this position but I strongly want to do a job I have 13 years of gap in my graduation and right now will I get a job in it bz I strongly need it

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there, thanks for the question. Due to the volumes of questions, I’m unfortunately not available for personalised responses, best to join me live on Fridays, see my channel ‘about’ for more info. Good luck!

Hi Sonal...this is helpful...one query...post pandemic when there are many restructuring and downsizing, how is marked scenario for higher experience profile... just wanted to check your perspective

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure I understand the question here Sunil

@arindamdutta9371

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperChargeYourself I guess Sunil means market scenario....

I prepared for civil services for good 5 years

@NK-ik2fj

2 жыл бұрын

What are you doing rn ?

@SA-cb2it

2 жыл бұрын

@@NK-ik2fj work in my skill set that I got degree for and my own projects.

@NK-ik2fj

2 жыл бұрын

@@SA-cb2it are you an engineer ?

@SA-cb2it

2 жыл бұрын

@@NK-ik2fj master of design

I have a gap of 5 months, should i mention that in my resume?

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

If you wish to. Good luck!

❤❤

Hi Sonal, can you give me advice how to justify gaps of 7 years during the interviews as freshers

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Use the tips here, good luck!

Hi mam I married woman before marriage I was working in benglore and i have 4years work experience and after that I searched job for 1 year but I didn't get then I moved back to my native because of marriage proposals while my parents were not allowed to do work after three years I got married in my husband's house they were not allowed to work and my hubby in not good with me he is ready to leave me so now I have to search jobs and I have to stand my own but I have 7+years gap and In interview how could I explain these matters I m not getting would u please help me how can I explain about my gap and I dnt have kids also

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for your comment ! For personalised advice, my best suggestion is to either join me when I run an ‘Ask Me Anything’ on Fridays or schedule a consultation, the details are on my website. I wish you the best!

Hello Mam... should we add this career gap content into our resume... or we can explain it at the time of interview?

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

I talk about this on this video 😊

Hi very nice video mam i am you are subscriber. I want to one question i have a 9 moths gap. Recently i had an interview and HR ask me why i left organization if you don't have job. and i am stuck i could not found right answer. Can you please tell me how i answer this question. Its really help for me

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question. Be honest. Don’t cover up with lies. Why did you leave?

@sandeepkumarsinghvlog3030

3 жыл бұрын

SuperCharge I have fired and then lockdown but in the notice period i have crack the interview but due to lockdown they freeze their hiring

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Then say that: corporate restructuring. Use your own words. It’s Covid. This has happened everywhere.

@sandeepkumarsinghvlog3030

3 жыл бұрын

Now i am search a job and i am thinking what should i tell them so that i hired.Please any advice

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve already replied. All the best.

This is most issue in India rather than in US. Too many questions on having a year gap in India while in US it is very common for many candidates to take a break from career. At last nothing matters if the firm really in need of the candidate

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Biases exist everywhere, not just in India. Thanks for watching!

Wether we want to update with Valid reasons at our actual Resume ⁉️💞✍️

Would u please reply

Do switching between courses also count as a gap or a transition ?

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Hard to say. Education isn’t normally a gap

@s-03kumarvishnu63

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperChargeYourself Actually I wasn't able to complete my engineering because of backlogs that I got because I had no interest in electronics but I studied for two years and then switched to bca and now I just completed it without any backlog. But my resume shows two year gap because of that so how should I justify this during interviews?

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Feel free to join me live on one of the Fridays so I can help answer this. I’m unfortunately not available for personalised advice in the comments section. Good luck!

@s-03kumarvishnu63

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperChargeYourself okay 🙂

At 14:00 , lifted up my spirits , THANK YOU SONAL , This video was much more than a video from an HR !!!

@SuperChargeYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it’s helpful!

Super super super

In india Many🌷are doing fake job update,I saw that ,being honest I feel I lost opportunities due to hones 💞✍️t

If v tell the hr of any genuine reason behind the gap they pay you less saying there is a gap, is this okay to accept as a candidate or should we negotiate here

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Superb vudeos mam... Very clear and crisp... Worth time.... No over dos... Worthy content..... Can you share your email to have a conversation with you

@SuperChargeYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad this is helpful! Join me live every Friday for your questions. Details in about section of channel

All the GAP examples are from a Female point of view, Mam, can you give example from a Male perspective in your future videos. Basis my experience of giving explanation of GAP, HR and Hiring Managers aren't keen to hear answers at all, as so much supply of work force is available here in India. I feel, your answers are apt for the US, UK and Europe, not really valid for India, basis my experience.

@SuperChargeYourself

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Vijay. To answer to your comment: More and more people, men and especially dads are facing layoffs. And child rearing is no longer a woman only job. So these answers are universal for parents. My videos help many people across geographies, including in india. Of course, your experience can be different. All the best in your search Vijay. PS: I have another video from 2021 on this topic.

@vijaykrishna6499

8 ай бұрын

@@SuperChargeYourself thanks for your kind reply, I have seen that and commented on that as well. My industry is Tech Ship Management and my domain is Non IT, your tips could be helping IT, Banking, Management Consulting not sure about Ship building, shipping and heavy engineering.

@vijaykrishna6499

8 ай бұрын

@@SuperChargeYourself I have lately started watching your Videos as I will be replaced by AI-ML tool from new year. Please keep up the good work. what about single men, who are looking after parents and trying hard to make ends meet? I feel HR and Hiring Managers need to be pragmatic rather than having a fixed mind set.

Use a bit better 🎤🎙️🎙️

Kindly note the background music really disturbs a lot.. Its volume level should be low at least which helps listener to concentrate better.

4:09 If a person just stays with a job for 3-5 years, would he/she still be considered as a job hopper in recruiters' eyes?

@SuperChargeYourself

5 жыл бұрын

First1000Hours i don’t think so. Especially in this day and age, when millennials are known to stay on average for 8 months (!) per job, some would even call 3-5 years a medium to long term employment duration! All about perspective, and in my opinion, what matters is WHY the person left, whether the reason comes across as genuine or fickle.