Research: Resume Gaps Still Matter

Attitudes toward resume gaps seem to be changing. While they once were considered a serious red flag for job candidates, today we’re seeing more people talking openly and without reservation about taking a break from employment. A 2022 LinkedIn survey of 23,000 global workers indicated that nearly two-thirds of respondents indicated that they had taken some sort of career break. LinkedIn released this survey data while introducing a new “Career Breaks” feature, allowing its users to showcase non-employment experiences and skills acquired during a professional pause.