Free tool
Career gap explainer
A gap is common and nothing to hide. Keep it brief, truthful and forward-looking. Pick the closest reason and edit the result.
Takes about 3 minutes
Your explanation
I took time out of work to care for family. I'm now ready to return to work and keen to get started.
Built in your browser from fixed templates. Nothing is saved or sent. Edit it so it is true and sounds like you.
Ready to ask for a referral?
Pick an employee who refers for your role and send your CV with a short note.
Related guides
- Referrals for people returning to workGeneral tips if you have had a break from work and want to ask for a referral.
- How to write a CV for a referralA CV that makes your referrer's job easy: clear, specific and matched to the role.
- A LinkedIn profile checklist before you askMake sure the profile your referrer might look at supports your CV.
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Tools on this site were last updated on 17 Oct 2026. They give general information, not advice for your situation.