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Mind the Gap: Explaining Career Breaks and Pauses in Resumes

60% of executives take strategic breaks for personal growth or due to legal requirements like garden leave and non-compete clauses. But how should we address these gaps when they show up on a resume or online profile?

By Adrian von Dewall

About the Author

Adrian von Dewall
Adrian von Dewall
Managing Partner, Germany

Adrian von Dewall is Managing Partner and a trusted executive search advisor to boards and executive leadership teams. With more than 23 years of experience, he supports organizations in complex C-level and succession decisions, particularly in contexts requiring strategic clarity, discretion and sound judgment. His work spans leadership mandates across industries, informed by a deep understanding of governance, transformation and executive dynamics. His advisory perspective is grounded in advanced executive education at the University of St. Gallen and decades of hands-on experience at the top of organizations.

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