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Career Talk Job Search Queries 2 years ago
Posted on 16 Aug 2022, this text provides information on Job Search Queries related to Career Talk. Please note that while accuracy is prioritized, the data presented might not be entirely correct or up-to-date. This information is offered for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and should not be considered as a substitute for professional advice.
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I quit my previous job earlier this year because I got a freelance job which was paying much higher and had flexible work hours. I was able to travel a lot during these 4 months and also worked on a couple of long due personal projects during free time. Now that I am done with the freelance job, I want to start looking for a full-time job again. Now my question is, when employers ask me about this gap, what should I tell them? Should I be honest and tell them that I quit my full-time job for a higher paying part-time one? Wouldn't that give the impression that I am only bothered about making money and may quit this new job too if I get another high paying freelance job? Or should I say that I quit due to some personal reasons like to take care of an ill relative or simply to take a break from routine work life? Would that seem like an obvious lie and even make them think that I was fired from my previous job?
I would also be launching one of the personal projects I worked on during this gap on Play Store within the end of this month. The other project is for personal use only and won't be released anywhere.
Note that the domain of work of the freelance job is the same as the previous job and the jobs I would be applying for in the future. But it does not have a work experience certificate from the client.
First of all, there is no "gap", this is pretty straightforward scenario.
You got a better job opportunity (money as well as other benefits, ex - flexible work hours) as a freelancer - you took that. Now you want to get back to a full-time position. Everything is normal.
You can also showcase your expertise gained in the freelancing work as it is in related technology / field. In case the proof of work is needed, and your latest employer did not give you a work experience certificate, you can ask for one, or produce (part of) the contract and the final relieving / closure letter (as applicable).
That said,
Wouldn't that give the impression that I am only bothered about making money and may quit this new job too if I get another high paying freelance job?
Whether someone was a freelancer or not, this is always a possibility. A freelancer is not any different than a full time employee switching to another full-time job, in this regard. Not to worry too much about it.
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