Career Advice: Returning to Work

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Returning to Work

Come back after caregiving, retirement or time away.

Returning to Work After a Long Break: A Step-by-Step Plan
A calm, step-by-step plan for going back to work after years away: updating skills, rebuilding your resume, finding openings, and handling the gap.
How to Explain an Employment Gap on a Resume and in Interviews
How to explain a gap in your work history honestly and briefly on your resume, in cover letters, and in interviews, with sample wording you can adapt.
How Do You Explain a Long Employment Gap?
Explain a long employment gap briefly and honestly, then focus on what you can do now. Sample wording and steps for resumes and interviews.

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