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10 year gap working in HR. What steps should I take?

Christine

After my previous role was made redundant during my maternity leave, I was left in a position unable to seek new employment. I was informed my role would be terminated the day after giving birth. This experience left a stain I am yet to overcome.

During my 10yrs gap, I was raising my family and seeking HR employment with no luck. I committed myself to volunteering roles. 

Fast forward I sought employment but not within the HR field. I have also in the past year embarked on a MSc in Human Resource Management to boost my career aspects.

A recruitment consultant mentioned my 10yrs gap was an issue. This left me feeling rather deflated.

I have 8yrs HR experience (generic HR, E&D and Strategy), BA Hons HRM (2004) and a Chartered Member (2008).

What steps should I take? 

Any advice would be grateful appreciated, thank you.

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  • Good Morning Christine, I had an 8 year gap in my HR career, I went off and became a teacher and regretted it. I am now 5 weeks in to a new L&D role and the gap in my HR history was actually a strength, that I had gone and experienced something different and could use my skills as an educator within L&D.

    Try not to worry about it too much, be confident in the explanation of the gap and emphasis that whilst you were not actively working within HR you have remained up to date with CIPD membership and your own CPD.

    Good luck!
  • in reply to Lexy
    Thank you Alexandra, very positive outcome.
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