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First Check if the person was on Sabbatical - a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked.
Dig in why is there a gap in employment, was it for taking a break after project completion, shifting to new town, country, medical, family attention, etc.
yes it is good idea
if he is unemployed that is not his a problem
Yes why not ?
As he has outstanding skills but was jobless, there are no any bad point in that and you cannot determine the skills unless you interview him/ her.
Could be difficult circumstance may occurred to him or her
Go ahead and join him as a part of your organisation
Regards
I would consider such a person if I had an organisation. Why not?