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How a Career Gap Helped One Parent Return as a Recruiter
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a stay-at-home parent used a five-year career gap to transition into recruiting, a field that values empathy and people skills. They dive into the story of Megan Torres, who after a decade in marketing and a five-year gap, landed a role as a talent acquisition specialist at a mid-sized tech firm. Lucas explains how Megan reframed her gap as a strength—building her network through volunteer hiring committees and leveraging her ability to assess candidates' soft skills. Luna questions whether recruiters really value non-traditional backgrounds…
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