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Orianna Rosa Royle

“I signed an NDA” is the latest TikTok career advice for explaining resume gaps

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Imagine this: You’re interviewing for a new job, after having taken time out of work to travel and forget the stress induced by your former employer. As the interview progresses, the hiring manager naturally inquires what you’ve been up to since leaving your last role and your heart races as you search for the perfect response to justify the break.

“Sorry, I signed an NDA,” is one easy way to dodge answering the uncomfortable question at all—at least, that's what TikTokers are recommending.

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