Career Gap Narratives That Resonate With Recruiters
January 14, 2026
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## Narrative pillars
1. **Intentionality**: show planning and financial stewardship.
2. **Learning**: highlight courses, volunteer work, or prototypes.
3. **Re-entry plan**: outline the systems that maintain skill sharpness.
### Sample statement
`βI paused full-time work to lead a family health project, completed the MIT AI certificate, and consulted for two fintechs to keep my GTM muscle sharp.β`
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