Include Corona Virus as reason for unemployment on Resume?

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  sarakimmel Member ⭐

  February 2021 1488 karma

  The feedback I got from AdComms regarding COVID-related gaps on a resume was to include a brief line to explain the gap. Basically, keep it simple. Hope that helps (I had the same question).
• Brigitte-1 Free Trial Member Admissions Consultant

  February 2021 30 karma

  You could do a short Gap in Employment addendum in which you state the reason for the gap. I personally believe adcomms will be more understanding than usual about gaps in employment because Covid has made things very difficult. It's understandable that people are losing jobs, having internships rescinded, and not being able to find jobs as readily as in normal times.
• cassettecounty Member

  February 2021 117 karma

  Bartender and applicant for next year's cycle here. I've been out of work for the duration of the pandemic, so this has been causing me great stress as well. But, as the above poster said, I'd like to think adcomms are aware of the unprecedented situation. Fingers crossed, because the job market is going to stay garbage for some time, especially in my case.
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  Selene Steelman Free Trial Member Admissions Consultant

  February 2021 2037 karma

  Speaking as a former admissions officer, you can explain a gap in your resume by including an Employment Gap Addendum in your application. It provides context and helps the admissions committee interpret what they are seeing in your resume and application.
• mlefevre Member

  February 2021 31 karma

  @"selene.steelman" said:
  Speaking as a former admissions officer, you can explain a gap in your resume by including an Employment Gap Addendum in your application. It provides context and helps the admissions committee interpret what they are seeing in your resume and application.

  Out of curiosity, about how long do you think an employment gap addendum needs to be? Especially because of the pandemic I'm sure most schools will be seeing a lot of these addendum so I just want to avoid writing anything too redundant.
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  Selene Steelman Free Trial Member Admissions Consultant

  February 2021 2037 karma

  Keep it short and factual, just like all other addenda. Try to keep it to one paragraph. Good luck!
• mlefevre Member

  February 2021 31 karma

  @"selene.steelman" said:
  Keep it short and factual, just like all other addenda. Try to keep it to one paragraph. Good luck!

  Thank you so much, I appreciate the info more than you know!