Include Volunteer or Freelance Work

If you took on freelance projects, consulting, or volunteer work during your gap, include these experiences. They demonstrate that you remained active, updated your skills, and contributed meaningfully, helping employers see your ongoing engagement with the tech field.

If you took on freelance projects, consulting, or volunteer work during your gap, include these experiences. They demonstrate that you remained active, updated your skills, and contributed meaningfully, helping employers see your ongoing engagement with the tech field.

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