How do you write your resume after being locked up?

Question

I am asking this for my boyfriend. He has always been in a management position at work, making good money. However he screwed up and got himself locked up for just about a year. He has been out for almost 2 years now and is working a job that he is way overqualified for. He is afraid to write his resume because of the 1 year gap in empolyment. Can anyone give us some ideas on how to account for that lost time. I know he will have to let the employer know of his arrest record, but I dont think it should be listed on the resume. Someone Please Help!

Answer 1

My advice would be to leave the gap in the resume. An employer will not deny an interview based on this gap, but this will allow him the opportunity to explain during the interview.

Being completely honest about his situation is the best way to impress any future employer. My best recommendation is to personally hand in his resume wherever he applies, this gives him the opportunity to make a great first impression.