How GapKarma Works
Five steps from career gap to comeback.
Sign In with LinkedIn
We use LinkedIn OAuth to pull your name, photo, skills, and career history. Your profile is pre-filled — just review and save. No passwords stored, no data shared.
- ✓Career gap auto-detected from your LinkedIn timeline
- ✓Professional mentors/advisors auto-detected by LinkedIn title
- ✓You review and edit everything before it's saved
- ✓Display name option for privacy until you're ready
Choose Your Role
Pick how you want to participate. You can always change this later.
- ✓Seeker — you're looking to return to tech after a career gap
- ✓Helper — you've returned and want to help others do the same
- ✓Mentor — you're a professional career advisor helping at scale
- ✓Both — you can be a seeker and a helper at the same time
Browse & Connect
Find someone who matches your background. Helpers are shown from your country by default because job markets are regional. Mentors are available worldwide. Send a connection request with a personal message and the type of help you need.
- ✓Same-country helpers by default — India, US, UK, and more
- ✓Mentoring chat — 15-30 min conversation about your journey
- ✓Referral — internal referral at the helper's company
- ✓Resume help — review and feedback on your resume
- ✓Interview prep — mock interviews or tips for your rounds
Chat & Get Help
Once connected, a simple chat opens between you. Share your story, get advice, and plan your next move. When you're ready for video, move to LinkedIn or Zoom.
- ✓All messages are private — only you and the other person can see them
- ✓Message history is saved so you can refer back
- ✓Helpers and mentors accept requests at their own pace
Pay It Forward
When you land your next role, come back and help someone else. Share your success story, become a helper, or just say thank you. That's the karma.
- ✓Helpers earn karma points and badges for every connection
- ✓Leave a thank-you note on your helper's profile
- ✓Post your comeback story to inspire others