Your Career Break Was a Chapter. Not the Whole Story.

Return-to-work programs have success rates of over 85%. We provide the tools to help you confidently showcase your skills and prove you're more qualified than ever.

How Do You Frame a Career Gap as a Strength?

The fear of being overlooked due to an employment gap is real. But a modern, skills-based approach can reframe your narrative. A PopCV portfolio highlights the valuable experience gained during your time away, turning potential concerns into compelling strengths.

What Today's Hiring Managers Actually Think

Gaps Are Normal

Top companies are increasingly launching 'returnship' programs, recognizing that professionals on a break are a valuable, untapped talent pool.

Skills Over Timeline

Recruiters are increasingly focused on skills and experience over a perfectly chronological work history. A skills-based resume can make you stand out.

Untapped Potential

Companies with return-to-work programs benefit from the high engagement and loyalty of this experienced talent group.

Sources: LinkedIn and Harvard Business Review studies on career reentry.

Build a Skills-First Resume That Shines

Our resume templates de-emphasize dates and highlight transferable skills. Frame volunteer work, personal projects, or freelance gigs from your break as valuable, relevant experience.

Craft your story with our Resume Builder

A skills-based resume for a career changer, built with PopCV.

A professional's online portfolio showing recent certifications and project work.

Create a Portfolio to Bridge the Gap

A portfolio is the perfect tool to showcase what you've been doing. Add certificates from recent courses, examples of volunteer or freelance projects, or testimonials from previous colleagues to visually prove your skills.

Visually prove your skills with a Digital Portfolio

Network with a Modern, Digital Introduction

Sharing a QR code that links to your polished portfolio and resume is a powerful, modern way to re-enter professional circles and make a great first impression.

Make connections with a custom QR Code

A QR code on a business card linking to a career returner's digital portfolio.

Join a Growing Movement of Successful Returners

"As noted by the Harvard Business Review, formal 'returnship' programs are on the rise, proving that top companies recognize the value of experienced professionals re-entering the field. A strong portfolio positions you as the ideal candidate for these competitive roles."

Ready to Write Your Next Chapter?

You have the experience. We have the tools. Let's build your comeback story together.