Hey everyone! Just a question to all the HRs. I have a 6 month gap. I left my job to take care of a family member. How should I explain this? Should I be honest or should I change it to a career break or something else? Thanks!

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Shouldn't be a problem.you can genuinely state the family reasons. post Covid it is being normalised

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Don't worry. When you are talking your heart with facts in place it won't affect an opportunity

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