New mothers in the U.S. often feel forced to leave their jobs without adequate maternity leave policies: 12 weeks unpaid leave is not enough time for many. This can leave mothers with résumé “gaps” once they begin looking for new jobs. Mothers often avoid discussing the gap, which can have potential employers guessing and may cause qualified mothers to be overlooked. Some studies have shown that mothers who explain these gaps clearly are less likely to be passed over for opportunities. Although not an actual company, “The Pregnancy Pause” has…
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