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Spozza

I took a career break to pursue one of my dreams and go travelling. Now I am back and I want to enter the job market again. What is the best way to include this on a CV - I am concerned that employers may look upon such a career break in a negative light?
17/11/2009 12:07 quote post report a concern
 
Come On Come On!

I don't necessarily think employers will look at this negatively - after all, so many people do it! I would tell them what you learned from it - it will have also given you a wider view of the world, perhaps you learned something about a different culture, or picked up some new skills.
23/04/2010 09:48 quote post report a concern
 
Diane
Would the fact that you pursued one of your dreams be seen as a good thing by an employer because you had the determination to do it? Or would it be seen as something you "could do again", making you a bit of a liability?
24/06/2010 16:18 quote post report a concern
 
J
Chasing dreams can never be seen as a liability. I think it shows drive and courage of character. Don't be ashamed that you took a career break, plenty of people do - similarly thousands switch career directions at varying stages of their careers.
27/08/2010 13:50 quote post report a concern
 
bsforrester80
Quote from: Diane on 24 June 2010
Would the fact that you pursued one of your dreams be seen as a good thing by an employer because you had the determination to do it? Or would it be seen as something you "could do again", making you a bit of a liability?

That's a good point, though you could approach it from the other way and say that now the travelling has been done it is time to settle down and concentrate on your career.

As said in a previous post there are plenty of people who do it nowadays so isn't viewed as a bad thing necesarily.
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