Be honest and put a positive spin on gaps in employment Executive careers once were expected to follow an uninterrupted sequence, with one job or position leading to another like links in an unbroken chain. Today, however, it's not uncommon for an association executive to have one or more breaks in that chain. That's not necessarily a negative, and can even be a positive. But what's the best way to explain a lengthy gap to a recruiter or search committee, especially if you were let go or stopped working for deeply personal reasons? The answer, according to recruiters and several executives queried by CEO Update: Own it. "You want to portray thoughtfulness," said Annie… Read More