(Posted 438 days ago)

Do's and Don'ts:

Don't act like taking time off to care for your family is something to be embarrassed about.

Emphasize what you've been doing to stay current and up-to-date on your industry.

Say This:

I was really lucky to be able to take some time off after having kids, but I really missed working too. So I stayed in touch with many of my colleagues, I took some classes, and continued following our industry's news. I even picked up some freelance/consulting work so I wouldn't get too rusty.

During my time off, I discovered how much I really enjoy my work and I'm ready to get back to business.