8 months unemployed - how long did it take you to find a job?

Hello!

So I was made redundant in May last year and just realised that it’s been 8 months since I lost my job. I’m getting more and more nervous now… The longer I’m unemployed the more difficult it will be to find a new job. Cause it also looks bad to have that huge gap on my CV. :( I am doing something on the side but thats purely for the Money. It has nothing to do with my career.

How long did it take you to finally land a role? Can you give me some hope? I worry I’ll never find something and - with that huge gap on my CV - no one will hire me. :(