I wasted years doing nothing. I finally decided to pursue a higher education to become a registered nurse. But I’m in need of an income while pursuing that degree. I’m having no luck with jobs. I can’t take back the lack of work history, so what else can I do? I was hoping that being a student pursuing a degree would help somewhat.
I have volunteered @ a medical center for an year.
A year**
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Having unexplained gaps in your employment history certainly can be held against you by employers. Surely you did something other than sat on your couch watching TV during that time-did you travel? Yes, you can’t take back the lack of work history, but if you can find a reasonable explanation for what you were doing during the gap(s) in your work history it may help a bit.