Be matter-of-fact
A short, honest line beats a long explanation. Use years instead of months if the gap is short.
Examples
- Career break: full-time caregiver, [Year] – [Year]. Maintained skills through [course or freelance work].
- Studying full-time for ACCA or CA exams, [Year] – [Year].
- Relocation or health recovery, [Year] – [Year], with a returned-to-work summary.
Show readiness
Add updated skills, recent courses and any freelance or volunteer work during the period.
Interview prep
Prepare a calm two-sentence answer: what happened, what you did and why you are ready now.
Keep reading
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