2853. Why did you have a career break?

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Could you tell me about any career breaks you've had and what you did during that time?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Candidness : The ability to be transparent about your career history, including any gaps.

  • 2. Reflection : Reflecting on your past experiences and learning from them.

  • 3. Professional Development : To discuss any skills or knowledge you acquired during your break that relate to your professional growth.

  • 4. Positive Framing : Ability to positively present time off in a way that can add value to your suitability for the role.

Purpose
  • 1. Understanding Circumstances : To comprehend the circumstances that led to your career break.

  • 2. Assessing Career Commitment : To gauge your commitment to your career and professionalism.

  • 3. Evaluating Personal Growth : To evaluate if the break was used for personal or professional development and how it could benefit the current role.

  • 4. Judging Relevance : Determining whether the activities during the break are relevant and advantageous to the job you're applying for.


Hints
  • 1. Focus on Professional Upgrades : Discuss any professional courses, certifications, or skills you've developed during your break that apply to the job.

  • 2. Keep Positivity : Maintain a positive tone when discussing your career break, ensuring you highlight it as constructive time.

  • 3. Link to Role : Connect aspects of your career break to how they make you a better candidate for the Accounts Receivable role.

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Topics: 
Work Ethic
Adaptability
Roles: 
Accounts Receivable
Companies: 
Oracle
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