How to Pivot When You Have an Employment Gap

In this episode of The Career Pivot Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the hardest career challenges: pivoting into a new field after an employment gap. Using the example of a former retail manager who took three years off to care for a parent and then successfully transitioned into project management at a midsize tech firm, they break down the exact strategy that worked. Lucas explains why 'functional resumes' and impact-focused storytelling beat chronological timelines, and Luna shares data from a 2025 LinkedIn survey showing that 68% of hiring managers now view career breaks neutrally or positively. They discuss how to reframe the gap as strategic rather than empty, which skills to highlight during interviews, and the specific language that can turn a gap from a liability into an asset. If you're anxious about explaining time away from work, this episode gives you a concrete, repeatable approach. #EmploymentGap #CareerPivot #JobSearchStrategy #ReturnToWork #CareerBreak #FunctionalResume #MidCareerMove #ProjectManagement #LinkedInSurvey #HiringManager #InterviewTips #SkillsBasedHiring #CareerTransition #WorkLifeBalance #CaregivingCareer #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo