{"id":98506,"date":"2025-01-09T16:47:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T16:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=98506"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T13:34:19","slug":"navigating-employment-gaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/career-advice\/navigating-employment-gaps\/","title":{"rendered":"Six ways to navigate employment gaps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Employment gaps can feel daunting, especially in the competitive world of in-house legal roles. Whether due to personal circumstances, economic shifts or company restructuring, these gaps are increasingly common and don\u2019t have to hold you back. By addressing them head-on and using interim opportunities to your advantage, you can not only bridge the gap but also enhance your career story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acknowledge and redefine the gap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step in tackling an employment gap is owning it. Be honest with yourself and prospective employers about why you stepped away. Reframe the time off as a period of growth. Did you take courses, volunteer or work on freelance projects? Any activity that shows you\u2019ve been productive and developing is a plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you took time off to care for family, highlight the organisational and problem-solving skills you gained. If the gap was due to redundancy, talk about how you used it to reassess your goals or learn something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Revamp your CV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When updating your CV, focus on your skills and achievements rather than sticking rigidly to a chronological format. A functional CV lets you emphasise core strengths and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For interim roles, clearly label them to avoid confusion. Instead of listing a short consultancy as a full-time job, describe it as an \u201cInterim General Counsel\u201d role or \u201cFreelance Legal Consultant.\u201d This makes it clear that these were short-term engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maximise interim opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Interim roles can be a game-changer during career gaps, offering the chance to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n