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career break
Coverage of career break in the Nexus archive.
- I left Google after 10 years without another job lined up. An 8-month career break gave me the reset I needed.
Adam Stewart left Google after 10 years and took an 8-month career break to reset and reassess his career. During the break, he focused on family, travel, personal projects, and budgeting before returning to work.
- Questions about resume gaps are expected. Here's how job seekers can address them
Job seekers with resume gaps are advised to address them honestly and highlight transferable skills. Monique De Liberto, after a 17-year career pause for parenting, successfully re-entered the workforce by showcasing skills from volunteer work and family-related roles, eventually advancing to leadership positions.