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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

FromCareer Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody


056: How to describe a career break on your resume & why they're normalized

FromCareer Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody

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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.
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Released:
Feb 26, 2024
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The Career Strategy Podcast is the go-to resource for UX and Product People committed to career growth. In each episode, Sarah Doody, Founder + CEO of Career Strategy Lab, shares her expertise and actionable tips to stand out as a candidate in a crowded market and strategically land your dream role without wasting time applying to hundreds of jobs by focusing on the most important product you'll ever work on, "The Product of You." Grab your free copy of the Season 1 Workbook and Episode Guide at CareerStrategyPodcast.com