[In] So I have 1 year 3 months gap in my resume which was basically the time I was taking care of my ailing parent while also working as a freelancer. Cut to this year, I left my last job because of all the toxicity and I needed some time to address a family emergency. I discussed this with my manager from previous organization, they said you handle these issues on our own and apply for a resignation. That basically prompted me to resign. I thought I could find a job within 1-2 months after serving my notice period because I was in conversation with over 3-4 organization. But, my destiny had other plans. I got ghosted and one organization even had a verification from my manager just to check if I resigned or was I fired. Its been 4 months since I have been searching for a job and I am now getting scared how long this would last. I truly need a safe answer to respond to HR because I don't know why they are being so cautious of hiring someone who comes from an Ivy league college (good credentials). I honestly feel I made a mistake leaving my last job. I should have stayed in that toxicity. Its better than staying unemployed with thousands of debt.
Please help me with a safe answer because I am kind of scared of getting rejected. I get handful of interviews and now I just can't take any risk of losing one.