By Gaurav Sarma
Published Jan 16, 2025

Hindustan Times
Education

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Facing an interview after a career break? Here are 5 helpful tips to remember

Facing an interview after a career break can make you anxious. But these 5 tips by Forbes can help you keep stress at bay, ensuring you give your best shot!

Be honest if there is a gap of six or more months of unemployment in your résume, Address the gap in your employment honestly and directly, and avoid making up excuses or lying. The truth will eventually come out. 

Focus on the positive when an interviewer asks you about your unemployment gap. Highlight what you did during that period that could be seen as positive and have not been sitting on the couch all this while.

Show that you kept up with industry trends and developments during your gap period and did not let your skills and knowledge vanish. If you did any consulting or freelance work, be sure to mention it, suggests the Forbes report.

Be confident and do not be defensive or apologise for the gap in your résumé. Rather focus on your skills and experience that make you a strong candidate for the opportunity.

Prepare a clear and concise response to the question about the gap in employment so that you can answer confidently during the interview.