That all sounds very sensible to me, Eve.

It doesn't sound like there's anything you feel you couldn't learn, given time. Like... heart surgery or something... or driving a truck...

This issue is all about how you package it. If you're unapologetic about the fact that you missed out on certain things while self-employed, nobody will bat an eyelid.

Maybe have a few phrases up your sleeve, like Wow. It's been really illuminating to see how isolated I was while freelancing. But I'm a fast learner. I'm catching up.'

That kind of thing.

It should ease your fear that they'll say you misrepresented yourself at interview. You didn't know!

Just explain it with confidence. You're already working on your development. They'll see that they chose the right person.