how do you get back into the corporate world after being away for a year?

[puffff]

so i'm nearing the end of my travels, and recently, the realization i need to start looking ahead and 'grow up' finally hit me. but how does one go about getting back into the workforce after being gone for a year? how can i account for that gap in my resume? people who hire or work in HR, any ideas how i should spin my experiences into something positive, and downplay the fact i've been out of the industry for some time?

 

[Siddhartha]

A year is not a very long time. Unless you were in jail during your "travels" on a felony conviction, I would not worry about it. Your skills, education, and experiences will get you the job.

 

[Kelemvor]

Lots of times people thinking taking time off to travel the world and experience other cultures is a big benefit for a person to have.

 

[FoBoT]

you have it all documented on the web, right? just have them check out your photos and stuff. other than maybe having to start at entry level /lower level, i don't see a problem

 

[Patt]

Your year experiencing the world & its cultures is far more valuable than a year of peon office work. If a company looks down on you for exploring, you don't want to work there anyway. It may be difficult to find a job with recent 3+ years experience type jobs, but it is certainly do-able.

<-- spent a year abroad, and made it back into the corporate world unscathed 🙂 Good luck.

 

[MadPeriot]

Your trip should benefit for you because it shows character and open minded personality. I wish I can do the same. Its hard to drop everything that I built and just go travel, but I would love to do it.

 

[Rudee]

Just BS and tell them you were doing independent consulting during that timeframe.