11 min listen
056: How to describe a career break on your resume & why they're normalized
056: How to describe a career break on your resume & why they're normalized
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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Feeling worried about explaining career breaks in your resume? You're not alone. In this episode, we debunk the myth that work history gaps are a red flag to hiring managers.
With insights from LinkedIn's research, we show how normalizing these breaks is increasingly accepted.
In this episode:
➡️ Discover how LinkedIn's career break feature can help you openly represent time off and translate the skills gained during your break to potential employers.
➡️ Learn why embracing your career journey, from caregiving to dealing with pandemic waves, is an asset.
➡️ Dive into why it's crucial to align with companies that value your experiences, and how to spot these opportunities.
Ready to reframe your perspective and feel empowered about career breaks? Then this episode is for you.
Share it with someone who might be worried about their breaks too!
00:00 Gaps in resume are not a red flag.
05:10 Value career breaks, don't hide them.
07:07 Pandemic normalized career breaks, shift mindset, share.? Get our free e-book, The Career Strategy Roadmap.
? Want a career that lets you live your dream life? Explore Career Strategy Lab.
? Join 43,000 people who read our free career tips newsletter.
⭐️ Enjoy the podcast? Please rate the podcast to help us reach more folks!
? Say hi and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
With insights from LinkedIn's research, we show how normalizing these breaks is increasingly accepted.
In this episode:
➡️ Discover how LinkedIn's career break feature can help you openly represent time off and translate the skills gained during your break to potential employers.
➡️ Learn why embracing your career journey, from caregiving to dealing with pandemic waves, is an asset.
➡️ Dive into why it's crucial to align with companies that value your experiences, and how to spot these opportunities.
Ready to reframe your perspective and feel empowered about career breaks? Then this episode is for you.
Share it with someone who might be worried about their breaks too!
00:00 Gaps in resume are not a red flag.
05:10 Value career breaks, don't hide them.
07:07 Pandemic normalized career breaks, shift mindset, share.? Get our free e-book, The Career Strategy Roadmap.
? Want a career that lets you live your dream life? Explore Career Strategy Lab.
? Join 43,000 people who read our free career tips newsletter.
⭐️ Enjoy the podcast? Please rate the podcast to help us reach more folks!
? Say hi and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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