I am actively updating my resume and cover letter to return to work after taking the past 9 years off to focus on raising my kids. I have great experience prior to leaving the workforce, but I'm struggling with what to do about the employment gap. Is it best to just highlight it during the Professional Summary piece and then only list Professional work experiences under employment section on my resume? Hoping for some advice from those that have been in a similar situation TY!!!

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I have a structured resume and the gap looks obvious so I put the years and “time away to raise family” and a list of volunteer/ other skills developed (pta treasurer with 15m budget, certified soccer coach, etc). Put something interesting there and it is a conversation starter

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Thank you for the feedback!

As a hiring manager, do not try to fake corporate skills out of this experience. Just put simply - taking time away for family needs. That way no one has to wonder if you were fired, couldn’t find a job, or chose not to work.

People will know that you have retained the soft skills you had before the break, but your technical expertise is probably rusty. I would try to brush up on the knowledge before the interviews. You may have to start a level or two below where you were before depending on your profession.

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Thanks for your input!

I just ust gave birth to my second child but never took a long amount of time away from work. But I would suggest try translating your life experience into leadership strengths without saying you were “stay-at-home parent” as a job. For example, the past 9yrs I'm sure you have performed/ been responsible for the following:

stakeholder management, conflict resolution, scheduling, advocacy, crisis management...

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Just say the truth. Nothing shameful and be proud of it

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