In this post, we will discuss the career gap, why it is okay to have one, and how to deal with it when looking for a Chartered Accountant (CA) job. We have listed tips for handling a career gap when applying for a CA job, including explaining the causes, being genuine and cheerful, showcasing activities done during the gap, highlighting preparedness, correlating skills to the job, emphasizing value, focusing on achievements, enhancing skills, and avoiding common mistakes during a CA job interview after a career gap. Some of the mistakes to avoid include sharing too much information, ignoring the gap, accusing others, being dishonest, using general explanations, failing to remain updated, underestimating the value of volunteer freelance projects or work, lacking trust, and failing to demonstrate personal and professional growth, and neglecting networking.