The Morning Blend: How to Explain Resume Gaps After COVID | Career Advice from Lori Zuker Briller

11/6/25, 7:00 PM

In this video, Lori Zuker Briller of The Grapevine Agency shares practical advice for explaining resume gaps with honesty and confidence. She encourages job seekers to frame career breaks as part of their personal and professional journey, especially when related to COVID-19, mental health or caregiving responsibilities.

In this candid video conversation, Lori Zuker Briller, co-owner of The Grapevine Agency, addresses one of the most common concerns facing job seekers: how to explain gaps in a resume. Drawing on her recruiting experience, Lori emphasizes the importance of honesty, transparency and self-assurance when discussing time away from the workforce. She notes that many gaps, including those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges or caregiving responsibilities, reflect real life circumstances and should not be treated as something to hide. The discussion also explores how employers view career consistency, why frequent job-hopping may raise concerns, and how candidates can highlight growth, resilience and readiness to return to work.

To learn more, watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9cokcit9NM