What to put on cv

[whatthefuckingfuck]

I don't know if this is the right place for this but didn't know where else to put it.

I've just gone back to work after 1 years mat leave and I hate it. So I'm writing a cv to start applying for other jobs. The thing is after I left school there's a 2 year gap on my cv. I was in an emotionally abusive relationship and wasn't allowed to work or do anything. But what do I put on my cv to explain that gap? I get that it might put employers off as it just looks like I was lazy for 2 years. I'm really worried that this will stop me getting called for interviews. Other than the 2 years I've been in this job ever since and have done really well here.

How long ago was it?

How long have you been in your job

Sorry I should have put that. Have worked here for 7.5 years and volunteered here for a year before that so got experience of the job before I started

Oh long time and I'm sure don't even need to mention that time

I'd cover the gaps with something like home maker so they know it was by choice rather than unemployable.

Although you know it wasn't by choice.

7 years with an employer is a good stretch so it shows you have staying power.

Good luck

Isn't home maker when you have children? Then what if they ask about it in an interview, how do I explain? I'm sorry I've never really written a cv or even had a properly formal interview so I'm panicking a bit

Family commitments?

Given it was so long ago, I'd not necessarily mention it. If you feel you must, could you put 'career break'? Or tell a white lie & say travelling?

Plenty of young people don't leave school and go straight into work

So I could just skip from when I left school to when I started volunteering at work and then I suppose if anyone asks about it then I'll have an answer prepared! Thank you for your replies

I think that's the best way Op, as I doubt it'll even get noticed (but definitely have an answer prepared that you can speak confidently about if asked, without getting emotional or going into too much detail).

I wouldn't be overly concerned about it if I was looking to employ someone. It was 7 years ago, you were young, and you've proved your sticking power since then.

I do remember being a bit when someone who hadn't worked in the last 8 years and had no explanation for the ongoing gap sent me their CV, but your situation is suitably vague.

If asked at interview I'd say something suitably vague like "I had some personal issues at the time but they were fully resolved before I started my last job and have never impacted on my performance at work". That covers what they really want to know - that what caused your gap then won't affect your work now.

but your situation is suitably vague.

Sorry, meant to say your situation is totally different!

@AvocadosBeforeMortgages

I've only just read this but thank you very much, that's really helpful.