I am updating my resume.

Marguerite Nico

March 23,2022 at 12:39AM UTC

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I am updating my resume. I had a gap from July 2020 until July 2021 due to taking early retirement when a former employer downsized due to Covid. I had enough tenure to be able to accept retirement.

I found another job in July 2021 but am still looking as I'm sure I can find a job to better utilize my customer service skills. How would you explain the gap?

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AnonymousMarch 23,2022 at 2:07AM UTC
I would blame it all on covid and not mention retirement.
Lisa HughesMarch 23,2022 at 2:09AM UTC
Same. The company downsized due to COVID.