Right out of my MArch (1st professional) after transitioning from an unrelated career, I took a Jr Project Manager position at a small design-build. After about 6 months I had to resign due to a family emergency that has occupied my time for the last two years.

Now that I'm in the job market again, I'm not having much luck getting any interest when I apply for Entry Level Designer positions. Any advice on how to handle such a gap would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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Try LK architecture, they are also looking for people like you.

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Include what your life roll was on your resume. It's only a gap if you leave the time undefined. Beyond that networking is probably the best way to overcome your hurdles. Get involved with your local AIA chapter.

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Get busy on LinkedIn leveraging any existing connections and cold-messaging mutual 2nd/3rd degree people a few steps further down the path your on

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Try reaching back out to the same company you worked with previously or try recruiters. There are plenty of recruiters actively looking for a lot of companies. Best of luck

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