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How a Career Gap Helped One Parent Land a Contract Role
Lucas and Luna explore how a career gap can be a strategic advantage in landing contract or project-based work. They break down the case of a former marketing manager who took a three-year break to care for her kids and returned through a six-month contract at a SaaS company, eventually converting to full-time. They discuss why companies are increasingly open to hiring returning parents on a contract basis, how to position your gap as an asset in interviews, and the specific steps to find these roles — including networking tactics, resume tweaks, and platforms like LinkedIn and Upwork. If…
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