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- Nov 16, 2025
- Framework
Many professionals face the challenge of explaining career breaks in interviews. The key? A clear, confident story—not just about the gap, but what you’ve learned and how you are ready to contribute now.
Here’s a simple framework for handling career gaps:
1. Classify your gap honestly (caregiving, upskilling, sabbatical, etc.) and highlight valuable activities during that time.
2. Use a 3-part answer: why the break, what you gained, and why you’re ready now.
3. Prepare for tough questions by turning defensiveness into learning and readiness.
4. Deliver your story succinctly—keep it under 90 seconds, use neutral language, and finish by pivoting to your strengths.
Own your story with confidence viz. – “Your break is part of your growth.”
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