Having a gap in your résumé doesn't have to derail your job search.Alex Slitz/APSlowdowns in some industries mean it's taking longer for some workers to land new roles.The pandemic helped normalize résumé gaps, with many workers experiencing employment disruptions.Career experts advise explaining gaps briefly and then pivoting to relevant skills and strengths.When Vicki Salemi's father got sick, she cut back on her work as a freelance writer to spend time with him.After he eventually died in late 2012, she was devastated.