What should I do during a career gap while recruiting?

1) What would you recommend to do during this period, in addition to recruitment?NetworkGet experience elsewhere (pro bono and experiential learning programs, other types of internships/jobs, perosnal projects, courses, etc.)2) What is an “acceptable” career gap? Is 6 months an appropriate target to find a new role?There isn't one. This isn't a binary thing. The longer the gap, the worse. There's no “cutoff” here.Fill this gap by getting experience anywhere and everywhere you can (personally, my “favorite” is pro bono and experiential consulting programs)3) I'm starting to apply for lower tiers and big four, as I'm starting to get desperate. The roles are OK but not super interesting (compared to dream firms). Would you recommend having a longer gap to really find a role that is “good enough”, or to start working again soon and continue to accumulate experience, even at a less interested firm?Beggars can't be choosers. Everyone wants MBB. Only some will get it. That's how the world works. You're allowed to dream, but you shouldn't bank on it.you should be applying to 100 firms/roles and take the best you can get now. You don't get to tell MBB when they want you…they decide that! And, the more experience you build, the more they will want you.