Examples of the Best Answers

Here are examples of a few answers that one can give if asked about the career gap:

Maternity Break: I had to take this voluntary gap from my career due to the birth of my daughter as it was maternity leave. However, during this time I did not sit ideally and kept revising and learning about the new and emerging trend going on in my field. Also, I am well aware of the new technologies as I kept practicing the whole time. Since my daughter is a bit grown up now, I am ready to be back at work eagerly. 

Further Education: While I was working in my previous organization, I realized that I need to have more clarity about the job role that I am currently doing. Therefore, in order to study further I had to take a break from my career as it was not possible while working. Now that I have completed my course and learned various things and sharpened my skills I am ready to work more productively and professionally.

Role Change: The honest answer to this question is that the role for which I was working in my last organization was not my call and wanted to do something new. So, I quit my job and had a careful introspection about what I wanted to do in life. Now, when I am here I know this is what is exactly wanted to do and will do it despite the challenges. As this role will give me a chance to rise in my career and I assure you that I will put my heart into it.

Many individuals have some sort of employment gap in their respective professional careers due to various personal or professional reasons. In fact, in today’s times, we’re seeing many college students who take some time after their graduation or post-graduation in entering the workforce.