It’s a shame that some recruiters and hiring managers get deterred by resumes with career gaps. Taking breaks in your career should be encouraged, not something that should cause any concerns about ...

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not uncommon or detrimental to take time out of work. Whether you’ve spent six months out traveling the world, dedicated time to caring for a loved one, or simply ...

Looking for a new job in the new year? After a career break — whether voluntary or not, short-term or long-term — explaining resume gaps to hiring managers and recruiters is a common concern. It's ...

There are plenty of reasons why you might have a gap in your job history, from time out traveling to health issues. But how do you address these gaps when you're searching for a new job? Some ...

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In the TV series Friends, Joey’s resume had way too many red flags, if you think about it. Well, it’s a good laugh as long as it's fiction, but in real life, these can actually tank your career before ...

*(By Kathryn Vasel/CNN) — Shanika Puckett has taken six breaks during her nearly 20-year career as a graphic designer. Most were for a few months, like after the birth of her daughter or after an ...

Editor’s Note: This story is the second in a series about employers reaching out to nontraditional workforces. Juana Rudati was out of the full-time workforce for six years after her job as branch ...

Shanika Puckett has taken six breaks during her nearly 20-year career as a graphic designer. Most were for a few months, like after the birth of her daughter or after an infection put her in a ...