Already a Future Women? Sign in Leadership How to explain an extended career break What were you doing between 2002 and 2023? A lot, actually. Here's how to sell the stack of skills you picked up outside of paid employment. By Kate Kachor Leadership What were you doing between 2002 and 2023? A lot, actually. Here's how to sell the stack of skills you picked up outside of paid employment. By Kate Kachor Previous article The ‘silent nightmare’ of workplace bullying and how to spot a culprit Next article There’s No Place Like Home Season Two Episode Five: Watched In a world where work-life balance can collide with mental health struggles and an ageing population, more people are embracing extended career breaks.Traditionally thought to be favoured by parents taking time out to raise children, career breaks can now range from anything from a year off to travel, caring for someone who’s sick or a sibling with a disability to a stint of unemployment. Join the club Already a member? Sign in PodcastShortlisted More from Future Women Career That one phrase you should stop using at work By Odessa Blain Career The care code: Reimagining the value of motherhood By Paige Kilburn Career This advice from my boss felt completely wrong. By Briana Blackett Career Why this Senator is okay with not being liked By Odessa Blain Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
