[arthurBrooks]

Yes, it is good idea to add those small projects. More relevant they are to the job. More points for you. By not adding those. People reading your resume will wonder what you have been doing in this period?

You can also add some of your personal or side projects as well.

The idea is to show them that you were somehow active during this period, either by doing small gigs, or by doing your own stuff or even by reading books or taking online courses.

I will highly recommend you read these guides

http://www.codespaghetti.com/cv-tips http://www.codespaghetti.com/interview-success

I really hop you will be able to find the kind of job you are looking for.