So I'm trying to get back in to the job market...but don't know how to explain my current situation...
I was made redundant when I was pregnant earlier in the year. I was lucky enough that my redundancy payment meant that I didn't need to rush back to work after having the baby but now the pennies are tight so I need a job.
How do I explain the last six months? I'm kinda reluctant to say that I've been on maternity leave and that I was made redundant if at all possible - my reference from previous employer won't say anything about redundancy thats another story
Can I say:
Current: Taking a career break during which I've been studying for xxx professional qualification and taken on volunteering roles (I could add more about the volunteering).
OR should I say why I've not been at work and say something like-
Current: Taking a career break to spend time with my family. During this time, I have also been studying for x and volunteering with xx.
Or should I say something else?
I don't want to leave a gap - when I've been the recruiting manager I've always been suspicious of gaps assumed they were in prison
anyone got any ideas?
thanks