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Returning to work after a career break can be difficult.
However, whether it’s out of financial necessity, or a desire to return to a dream you’d previously put on hold, returning to work can still provide an excellent boost to your self-confidence.
Taking a break from your career can leave you feeling out of step when you try and go back. After all, industries are moving increasingly fast.
But if you’re ready to get back to work, then check out our five tips for making the transition easier.
Update Your CV
When was the last time you looked at your CV? If you can’t remember, then it’s in no condition to send to a potential employer. If you aren’t sure what you need to include, the National Careers Service has a handy guide to get you started.
Construct the narrative of your career break and consider your activities while you were away from the workplace. Did you volunteer and your child’s school? Help out in your local community? Just like your soft skills, these are worth including and could be just the thing to set you apart from another candidate.
Get Networking
Networking is vital for getting you back in touch with people in your field.
And while this used to have to be done in person, online networking services such as LinkedIn now make it so much easier for you to reconnect to your industry.
When you reach out, you’ll be able to get a better idea of current issues and topics of interest in your field, getting you back up to date ready to reapply.
Boost Your Qualifications
Furthering your education can not only help set you apart in the job hunt, but it can also make the day to day of your new career a little easier.
Of course, returning to university is tricky when you have other responsibilities.
Whether you use online experts like Anglia Ruskin University to complete your masters or gain a certificate of higher education such as Working with Children, Families, and Communities, you’ll be able to study on a schedule that suits your individual study needs.
Start Upskilling
Learning a new skill can really help to put you ahead of the curve when you’re applying for jobs.
Skills such as a second language are sought after by employers, and in fact, research indicates that there is a wage premium for language skills, with multilingual employees generally earning more than their counterparts that only speak the one language.
Be Interview Ready
It’s always important to be prepared for a job interview, but especially if it’s been a while since your last one! Research potential questions and practice some answers for them in front of the mirror.
You want to keep eye contact with your interviewer and remember to use open and approachable body language.
Are you thinking of returning to work after a career break? Share your plans in the comments below!
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