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- Slowdowns in some industries mean it's taking longer for some workers to land new roles.
- The pandemic helped normalize résumé gaps, with many workers experiencing employment disruptions.
- Career experts advise explaining gaps briefly and then pivoting to relevant skills and strengths.
When Vicki Salemi's father got sick, she cut back on her work as a freelance writer to spend time with him.
After he eventually died in late 2012, she was devastated.
"He was my best friend," Salemi told Business Insider.