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Career gap explainer

Explain your career gaps

Pick a CV — we'll find any employment gaps and suggest honest ways to frame them on your CV and in interviews.

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How the career gap explainer works

  1. 1Pick a CV you built here — or import one from PDF, Word or LinkedIn.
  2. 2See every employment gap over three months, marked right on your timeline.
  3. 3Get honest ways to frame each gap — on your CV and in interviews, nothing invented.

Career gap FAQ

How do I explain a gap in my work history?

Address it briefly and honestly instead of hoping it goes unnoticed. We detect each employment gap over three months and offer honest angles — study, caregiving, freelancing, health, relocation or a planned break — so you can pick the one that's true and say it with confidence.

Will it invent a job to hide my gap?

No. It never fabricates an employer, role or activity — it can't know what you did. For each gap it offers honest framing options phrased conditionally, and you choose the one that's real for you. It helps you explain genuine time off constructively, never dishonestly.

Is it free, and is my CV kept private?

You can build a CV and see a sample result before paying. The full explainer — every gap plus tailored framing — is a PRO feature (€12/month or €79/year). Your CV is used only to find and frame your gaps; it's never sold or shared.

Does an employment gap look bad on a CV?

Gaps are normal and common — recruiters see them all the time. What matters is how you handle it: address it proactively, list any real activity from the period, and focus on the value you bring now. A hybrid or functional layout can also de-emphasize exact dates.