With the covid-19 pandemic and its consequences, recruiters increasingly view employees who have taken a break as "an untapped talent pool." The way these pauses are perceived is changing, and as such perceptions shift, so are the values of the working world
Illness, burn-out, bereavement, parental leave, career change... there are many reasons to put one's career on hold, sometimes beyond one's control. But when it comes to returning to the job market, how do you explain this "gap" in your resumé to the recruiter? Don't be ashamed, talking about it could even make recruiters more inclined to hire you.