Been laid off or let go in the last several years? It’s inevitable you may have gaps in work experience in your resume. Unfortunately, this can make your job search more difficult, as employers are often wary of hiring candidates with gaps for one reason or another. So what can you do about gaps in your resume? Here are some tips: 1. Stay Active By Volunteering – Gaps on your resume raise questions – what, exactly, were you doing with yourself? Even if you weren’t working for pay, keep your resume fresh by volunteering. Read more.