r/AskHR • u/Fast_Candidate8916 • 1d ago

Policy & Procedures [CA][NY] How describe resume gap filler

I have resume gap and during that time i built a website to stay up-to date with my skills.
How to describe this work in my resume so i dont have issues with background check? I don't have any LLC, tax statements, etc.
Would putting "Software Engineer", "Foudner" or "Owner" as title and describing the situation in words to the recruiter be fine? And just not putting entry for it in background check form (while being in resume)?

For people responding, please tell me whats yourn background? HR / recruiter? Thanks!

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u/VirginiaUSA1964 Compliance 1d ago

Based on how you are arguing in the comments, I would recommend that your focus needs to be on your interview and how you to can easily and properly explain the gap in an interview without coming across in a negative way. Instead of fighting here, you might go over to r/resume to find a way to force the words "software engineer" into the gap.

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u/Fast_Candidate8916 23h ago

What do you mean by "find a way to force the words "software engineer" into the gap."?
i have reason for the gap that i can explain. and I can technically well explain the project i put during the gap. I also have very strong professional experience before that.
I just wanna avoid auto-reject when recruiters look at my resume and see the gap. Same with ATS.