Embracing Career Breaks: Navigating Transitions with Confidence

If you've navigated a career transition due to layoffs, resignations, relocation, or personal reasons, you understand the challenge of overcoming the fear of other people's opinions (FOPO) as you consider re-entering the workforce. Drawing from my own experiences, I intimately understand the significance of this journey, having experienced layoffs, resignations, relocations, and maternity leaves twice.

Navigating Career Gaps: Overcoming FOPO and Crafting Your Story

Each type of career gap presents unique challenges and opportunities. By embracing your experiences and honing your narrative, you can turn these gaps into strengths.

Sometimes, employing a 'don't ask, don't tell' strategy may seem tempting, but I firmly believe in transparency. Why leave room for assumptions when you can take control of the narrative?

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?Disclaimer: While the examples provided below offer insights, they are generic and may not encompass every individual situation. My One Size Doesn't Fit All Career and Branding Strategy is designed to teach you how to tailor your narrative effectively to your unique circumstances.

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Career break samples:

1. Resume Highlight: Gap Type: Personal and Professional Growth or Sabbatical or Personal Development
2. Sample Script for Interview: "During my career break, I embraced the opportunity to focus on personal growth and development. It was a transformative experience that allowed me to [insert specific activities or achievements], ultimately preparing me to return to the workforce with renewed enthusiasm."
3. Resume Highlight: Gap Type: Pursuit of New Experiences (e.g., Travel or Volunteer Work or Career Change)
4. Sample Script for Interview: "While on my career break, I took the opportunity to [insert activities or experiences], which broadened my perspective and enriched my skill set. These experiences have equipped me with unique insights and abilities that I'm excited to bring to my next role."
5. Resume Highlight: Gap Type: Further Education or Training
6. Sample Script for Interview: "During my time away from the workforce, I invested in my professional development by [insert details of education or training]. This investment in myself demonstrates my commitment to continuous learning and readiness to tackle new challenges in my career.

See sample videos here on how to communicate career break on resume, LinkedIn and Interview-> How to explain career/employment Break? (teachndo.com)

Remember, effective branding and communication can work wonders for your career trajectory when done right.

Wishing you success on your journey back to the workforce.

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Sweta Regmi is the Founder and CEO of Teachndo. With over a decade of experience empowering career professionals, Sweta is globally recognized as a leading career and personal branding strategist.

Sweta's expertise has been featured in prominent media outlets including CBC National News, Global National News, CNBC, FOX 26, CTV, Wall Street Journal, HuffPost, and more.

In addition to her media presence, Sweta has partnered with leading brands and organizations to elevate career strategies and establish non-profit employment services partnerships. Her consecutive nominations for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards by Women of Influence from 2022 to 2024 highlight her success and recognition as a career expert in Canada.

Sweta is also the Amazon Best Selling author of "21 Resilient Women: Stories of Courage, Growth, and Transformation," a book that has garnered recognition from libraries, ministers, and MPs in Canada. Contact for B2B collaboration/workshop.

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