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Most job "applicants" (people who are applying for a job) must "submit" (officially present and provide) a "resume" (a single page that has information about one's education and professional experience). "Recruiters" (people whose job is to hire others to fill job openings) review resumes to identify applicants who are well qualified for the job and should be "brought in" (asked to come to the company) for an interview.

Having a large "gap" (open space in time or position) is usually viewed as a resume problem. People who list jobs that are separated in time by more than a few months need to be prepared to explain what they were doing during that time. The recruiter might "assume" (believe that something is true even though one does not have information about it) that the applicant was unemployed and unable to find a job because he or she is poorly qualified. The best way to address such a gap on a resume is to indicate what one was doing during that time, such as traveling, writing a book, or taking care of family. Sometimes this information can be presented on the resume, but in other cases, it needs to be explained in the "cover letter" (a one-page letter written to the company and submitted with the resume).

Another common resume problem is when the applicant does not have the "degree" (academic qualification) that the employer is "seeking" (looking for). In this case, the applicant might need to "de-emphasize" (reduce the focus on) the type of degree that was received, and list any certifications or experience that fits into the requested field. Some employers will view such certifications and experience as "the equivalent of" (the same as) having earned a degree in the desired field.