What to put on a cv with 5 year career gap?

[edscdk]

I'm trying to help out a friend,

She worked as a manager of small teams in IT and other areas,she has worked in various countries

She lost a baby, lost her mother got together with what I call an emotional abuser nothing physical but he destroyed her confidence (without being horrible just little things probably unintentional)

Her last job was 5 years ago, in the mean time she has live off rent from the 1.5 houses she owns..

Any serious advice of how to fill in this 5 year gap, she is a really nice girl I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks in advance guys

 

[edscdk]

thanks for the reply's, i've done a bit of reading on job sites as well, the correct answer seems to be leave the blank on the CV, in the covering letter briefly explain the reason (sick mother), also possibly explain why this job is a good job to get back into work.

After a little more reading, possibly add the break with date on the CV, with very brief info, then in the covering letter say why this role would be well suited after 5 years out of the market, i'm thinking this might be slightly better...

though im still interested to hear what other people think,