🕵️Track “Career Pauses” as a Hidden Talent Pool

➡️ Candidates who have taken short career breaks (6–24 months) often get filtered out—but many are highly skilled and motivated.

🕵️ How to source them smartly:

🔍 Look for profiles with a gap followed by recent certifications, courses, or project work

Search keywords like:

“career break”

“returning professional”

“upskilling”

“certification completed in 2024/2025”

Check activity: recent posts, comments, or learning badges matter more than current employment

Why this works:

✅ High loyalty and strong intent to perform

✅ Often accept roles faster than passive talent

✅ Great fit for skills-based hiring and inclusive hiring goals

Recruiter Perspective:
A career pause is not a capability pause. Skills don’t expire—they refresh

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