You took a break.
Now you're back.
Parental leave, health, travel, caregiving — whatever the reason, your gap is not a weakness. Laddro helps you frame your time off honestly and present your full career with confidence.
How it works
Address your gap and get back on track.
Tell us your story
When did you stop working? When are you ready to start again? We adjust the flow based on your timeline.
What field are you in?
Pick the area that best describes your work.
We help you frame the gap
Volunteering, freelancing, courses, caregiving — we help you turn your time off into resume-worthy content.
What did you do during your break?
Pick everything that applies. We will add it to your resume.
Rebuild your professional story
Your pre-gap experience still matters. We help you present it alongside your recent activities in a way that feels current.
You worked in marketing and volunteered during your break — here is how to frame that on your resume.
Apply with confidence
Download your resume, tailor it for specific roles, and generate a cover letter that addresses your return head-on.
Paste the job description
We tailor your resume to match.
SAP SE, Walldorf
We are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to lead our B2B campaigns across the DACH region. You will develop go-to-market strategies, manage a team of 4, and report directly to the VP of Marketing...
A resume that owns your story
Gap addressed honestly. Recent activities front and center. Skills that show you are ready to work again. Clean, modern design.
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Gap-friendly formats
We suggest resume formats that emphasize skills over chronology when that works better for your story.
Volunteer and freelance sections
Add custom sections for anything you did during your break — volunteering, consulting, studying, caregiving.
Skills refresh
We help you identify which skills are still current and which ones to update or remove.
Cover letter that explains
A cover letter is your chance to address the gap directly. We help you write one that's honest and confident.
Modern templates
Clean, current designs that make your resume look fresh — not like it was written five years ago.
Free to start
No credit card needed. Build your return-to-work resume for free.
Common questions
How do I explain a career gap on my resume?
You do not have to hide it. Laddro helps you frame the gap honestly, whether it was for caregiving, health, education, or personal reasons. We add relevant activities you did during that time.
What if I did nothing professional during my break?
That is fine. Many people take breaks for personal reasons. We focus on your pre-gap experience and help you present it in a way that feels current and relevant.
Should I use a functional resume format?
It depends on your situation. Laddro suggests the format that works best for your specific gap length and career history. Sometimes a skills-first format helps, sometimes chronological is better.
Will recruiters reject me because of a gap?
Career gaps are increasingly common and accepted. A well-written resume that addresses the gap directly is much better than trying to hide it. We help you do exactly that.
Do I need a cover letter?
Yes. A cover letter gives you space to briefly explain your break and show enthusiasm for returning. We generate one that addresses your gap directly.
Is it free?
Yes. The guided builder is free. You only pay if you want premium templates or AI tailoring for specific job postings.
What people say
I had a really good experience with Laddro. The templates are clean, clear, and easy to use. The whole process was simple and smooth, and the pricing is also good. It really helped me during my job search, and it helped me get my first interview.
Anass Bentaib
DE
Great app, has everything you need for the resume creation. The existing resume import function saved me a lot of time on typing everything again but I would appreciate template sorting by design category (classic, minimalist etc)
Jevgeni Nikolajev
DE
Very good. I used the app to create my resume and cover letter. Everything works intuitively and I was done surprisingly fast. Will definitely use it again.
Tom Stark
DE
The app really helped me create my resume. At first I was a bit overwhelmed by all the features but after a while I figured it out.
David Herter
DE
Ready to get back to work?
Parental leave, health, travel, caregiving — whatever the reason, your gap is not a weakness. Laddro helps you frame your time off honestly and present your full career with confidence.
Build your comeback resume →Everything Laddro can do
Write your resume
For people who do not know what to write. We guide you step by step.
Build your resume
For people who already know what to write and want full control.
Tailor your resume
Paste a job description. We rewrite your resume to match.
Cover letter
Generate a cover letter matched to the role and company.
Not sure where to start? The guided writer walks you through each section and helps you frame your career gap.