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sankykid OP t1_jd0c8f6 wrote

Reply to comment by panthereal in [OC] One year search in financial services w/ 10 YOE by sankykid

It was a career break. I mostly bicycled, traveled and spent time with family.

Don't underestimate the 40 apps though. Most were custom tailored to the role I was applying for. I also spent a lot of time interviewing and searching for the 40 jobs to apply to.

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shakingspheres t1_jd33sig wrote

How did interviewers see your gap/break and how did you handle questions related to it?

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dbptwg t1_jd45xpk wrote

Not OP, but I've had this conversation with 3 employers. They always understand if you're honest. If it's a red tape deal breaker for them, they'll see it on your resume and won't call you back. Most people will just be jealous you got a long break, even if it wasn't what you needed or wanted.

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