If you have every intention of returning to work, keep up to date with your industry

It is so important to stay active in your career even if you are not currently employed or you have been out of the workplace for a while. Have you participated in relevant trade associations, attended workshops or events, taken an evening course, stayed up-to-date with industry reading, or participated in networking functions? These activities are ways of keeping yourself and your resume up to date - and help to fill in 'the gap' in your resume.