Lesson Introduction
What is a Career Break?
Common Reasons for a Career Break
A period during which an individual temporarily steps away from their professional career.
A career break is characterized by a deliberate pause in professional employment to focus on personal growth, recovery, or pursuit of other interests outside the traditional career path.
You must choose from the following list
- Bereavement
- Career Transition
- Caregiving
- Ful-time Parenting
- Gap year
- Layoff/Postion eliminated
- Health and well-being
- Personal goal pursuit
- Professional development
- Relocation
- Retirement
- Travel
- Voluntary work
Example of how it’s shown in your Experience Section:
Professional development
Career Break
Jan 2021 – Feb2022 – 1 yr
London, England
Took a year-long break to enhance my skills in digital marketing and project management. Completed several online courses and certifications, including a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Expert Tip
We are going to go beyond listing career breaks just to account for long periods between roles and positions. All career breaks you decide to list are an opportunity to add to your professional and personal narrative.
Modern workplaces increasingly appreciate the diverse experiences and skills gained during career breaks. It’s important to frame your break as a period of growth, transition, or learning.
I don’t think that it is necessary to account for 3-6 months between jobs as a career break, but it’s up to you to deicde for yourself.
Expert Tip
- Use a clear and honest approach when listing career breaks.
- Maintain consistency in how you format this information, similar to your other professional experiences.
Highlighting Growth and Skills
Showcase how the time spent during career breaks contributed to your personal and professional development.
- Activities to Highlight: List any courses, volunteer work, or projects you undertook.
Example Description:
- During my career break, I volunteered as a digital marketing consultant for a local non-profit, leading their campaign for community health awareness, which increased their funding by 30%.
Media
You can add Media to Career Breaks in the same way you add Media to Current and Past Experienced.
LINKS:
You can link to websites, documents, or videos.
PHOTOS / IMAGES:
The optimum size of images is 1200 pixel by 630 pixels.
Expert Tip
highly recommend adding links to provide tangible proof of your skills and accomplishments.
- Presentations
- Reports
- Portfolios
CONCLUSION
We’ve covered how to effectively present career breaks on your LinkedIn profile. Remember, the key is to focus on growth, learning, and the positive outcomes of any breaks in employment.
