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Re-Entry Cover Letter

Addresses the gap directly and reframes it as intentional. Confident, honest, and forward-looking.

What this template includes

  • Opening: strong positioning, not apology
  • Brief acknowledgment of the break (one sentence)
  • What you've maintained or gained during the break
  • Why this role, why now

Best for

  • Returning after a career gap of any length
  • Re-entry with or without recent freelance/volunteer work
  • Roles where the gap is likely to be noticed

Members can use the career engine to customize this template to their specific role and story.

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