10/21/2026
Returning to work after months or even years away can feel intimidating, especially when your time away from work was related to a disability or medical condition.
You may be wondering:
How do I explain the gap?
Are my skills outdated?
Do I have to tell an employer why I wasn't working?
💡 Here's something important to remember: Your resume does not need to tell your entire personal or medical story.
A resume is meant to show an employer what you can bring to the job. Focus on your experience, skills, accomplishments, and what you're ready to do now.
And don't overlook the skills you developed while you weren't working.
Managing appointments, coordinating care, volunteering, taking classes, managing a household, learning new technology, or completing personal projects may have strengthened skills like organization, communication, problem-solving, time management, and adaptability.
A gap in employment does not erase the experience you had before it.
Returning to work can start with identifying what you can do now, what kind of work fits your current abilities and goals, and what support could make employment more sustainable.
MPES can help you update your resume, prepare for interviews, explore employment options, and build a return-to-work plan that makes sense for you.
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