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Resume gaps have long been a significant barrier to professional growth when one has to take a break. A recent report in Investopedia referenced a LinkedIn survey which found that 62% of working professionals had taken career breaks. The encouraging development is that, among many positive shifts, attitudes toward career breaks have also changed for the better. You can now justify these breaks with a few verified strategic moves.
Career breaks are increasingly becoming the new normal; the LinkedIn survey also revealed that 35% of professionals expressed a desire to take one. What made working professionals prioritize career breaks? What has truly made them the new normal?
Investopedia outlined three ways to justify a career break. First, talk about your time-off experience: why you needed it and how it helped refine your readiness for the next role. Second, use the break to learn new skills—whether directly aligned with your profession or in a completely new area you are passionate about. Finally, keep your network active and expand it, as opportunities often come through meaningful connections. Together, these steps transform career breaks from a liability into a powerful narrative of resilience, reinvention, and professional growth.