Highlight your career break on your LinkedIn profile
Tackle the job search with transparency and honesty. You can now add a career beak to the Experience section of your LinkedIn Profile, with the option to show the type of break you took like caregiving, career transition, health and well-being, and more.
Share your new experiences and skills gained. Ensure to look for ways to connect them to roles you're interested in so that you stand out to recruiters.
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