As a coach for women, I have come to learn that no matter what age, stage or background, we all face common challenges and one that features highly is self-promotion. During the lead up to International Women’s Day, I pondered why this skill (yes, it is a skill) was so fundamentally important for us to… Read more »
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4 Tips for Explaining Career Breaks and Gaps in Your CV
Gaps in your CV are never ideal. But there are plenty of perfectly good and justifiable reasons for career breaks! If you’re searching for a new role and have found yourself faced with a problematic gap in your past experience, don’t be disheartened. Many employers will simply be looking for an explanation for the gap,… Read more »
Why Taking a Career Break Can Boost Your Career
While it was once considered a risk to take a career break, around 31.7 per cent of UK professionals have successfully taken time out during their careers. People may choose to take a career break to concentrate on family commitments, volunteering, travelling or studying, before returning to their job. But while as an employee, you… Read more »