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3 Strategies for Explaining a Career Gap While You Were Overseas

Posted by on Jan 6, 2016 in Global Alternatives to Employment, Global Career Blog, Global Job Search, International Resume/CV Tips, Interviewing Globally | 0 comments

3 Strategies for Explaining a Career Gap While You Were Overseas

Almost all expats have a break in their career at some point. The moves overseas and spouses having to quit jobs to move along with their families mean months or sometimes years without working in your chosen profession. If the gap in your employment is less than one year, don’t worry about it. Employers are used to seeing gaps of a year or less, and this doesn’t put them off. But what if your gap is more than a year, what should you do?   1. Make sure to include any relevant activities during the gap on your resume. If you studied for your Master’s or took some classes during your gap,...

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