The truth about career gaps is hiring managers barely care anymore

88% of 14721 voters say "Gaps don't matter now". The other side: 12% picked "Gaps still hurt your chances".

tomclarke · 2026-04-14T02:31:01.324Z

12% say "Gaps still hurt your chances". 88% say "Gaps don't matter now". 14,721 votes cast.

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The truth about career gaps is hiring managers barely care anymore Currently 12% of 14721 votes say Gaps still hurt your chances. 88% say Gaps don't matter now.