{"id":20106,"date":"2024-05-13T08:41:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T08:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simply-360.co.uk\/?p=20106"},"modified":"2024-05-13T08:41:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T08:41:45","slug":"how-to-explain-gaps-in-employment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simply-360.co.uk\/de\/how-to-explain-gaps-in-employment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to explain gaps in employment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How to explain gaps in employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many professionals will at some point want or need to take a career break. Often, people\u2019s career break reasons include spending time raising children or caring for an older family member, but sometimes it\u2019s to take a sabbatical and travel, go back to university and re- or upskill, or to pursue a passion project after burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when it comes to returning to full-time or permanent employment, many start to get nervous about how the gap will look on their resume and fear that it will prevent them from getting hired. This fear leads some people to try to cover up their gap.&nbsp;In the changing world of work, gaps and career changes are becoming more common \u2013 the only red flag for an employer is the discovery that a prospective employee has tried to cover up their employment break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be proactive and intentional about your gap in employment<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in the position of being able to plan your employment gap, make sure that you have a clear understanding of why you are taking time away from full employment and what you hope to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I want to spend quality time with my children while they are young<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I want to broaden my horizons and evaluate my life goals by travelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I want to acquire a specialist skill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I want to work on my passion project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I explain my employment break?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the age of the personal brand, it\u2019s entirely possible to own your personal narrative and integrate your employment gap into your career. You just need to be specific about why you took time out and what benefits the time brought. Here are some employment gap explanation examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After caregiver\u2019s leave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI spent two years caring for an ill relative, and in that time, I needed strong attention to detail while taking care of their medication, communication skills for when communicating with their various doctors, and empathy for the patient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a year of travelling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI went from school to uni to employment and reached a 10-year milestone when I realised I was on auto-pilot. I needed to broaden my horizons and make choices that were in line with my values. While travelling I was able to take some time to reflect on my priorities, goals and interests and have returned with greater wellbeing and a more holistic understanding of myself and my career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a wellness break<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI found that I was experiencing burnout because I wasn\u2019t working in the right career, so I took time out to return to studying to learn some new skills that I\u2019m passionate about and that I\u2019m now hoping to bring to this organisation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After being made redundant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI used my redundancy payout from my last role to start a small business and I gained hands-on skills in social media marketing for small businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your employment break wasn\u2019t something you chose look for the positives and explain to a prospective employer why it is that you\u2019re now ready to return to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What if my employment gap was a long one?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many good reasons for gaps in employment \u2013 sometimes it\u2019s just part of life.&nbsp;By emphasising your personal qualities and skills (especially soft skills if your technical skills are a little out of date), you can present yourself as a professional who\u2019s up to the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still feeling a bit nervous, it\u2019s a good idea to speak to a specialist recruiter, who will be able to help you position yourself in the market, explain what skills employers are looking for, and sell your skills to potential employers. They can also help you craft your CV and personal statement to be most appealing while still being honest about the gap in your employment history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a Finance candidate working within Marcoms or Accountancy practice and are considering a move, please feel free to email for a chat with no obligation: hello@simply-360.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equally, if you are an employer considering a new hire for your team, please do get in touch for a no obligation discussion and to hear about the fantastic candidates Simply360Search are representing at any time.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to explain gaps in employment Many professionals will at some point want or need to take a career break. 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