5 Tips on How to Return to the Workforce Following a Career Break
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Reasons for career breaks are just as numerous as the types of workers who take them. You may have taken time away from work to travel, tend to your health, build new skills for a career switch, go back to school, or for child or family care purposes. Maybe you got laid off, wanted to pursue a passion project, or just needed a break.??
Whether you’ve been out of the workforce for months or years, beginning a job search after a career break can be a daunting task, especially if you’re worried about what employers might think.?
In this article, we’ll show you how to equip yourself for a successful job search and how to best present your career break to employers with our five tips below.?
Determine what you’re looking for
Not many job seekers feel confident when re-entering the workforce after a career break. It can be tempting to take the first opportunity that comes your way or settle for a position you don’t really want.?
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Now is the perfect time to get really clear about what you want in your next position. Doing so before you jump into your job search will help identify which opportunities are worth your while, and which ones you should take a pass on.?
Take some time to think about your priorities. Will you be needing a flexible schedule, or are you looking for somewhere you can apply new skills you’ve developed??
It might feel scary to ask for perks like flexible hours or remote work when you’re coming back from a career break, but given such high demand,?employers are increasingly willing to adapt their work models?to become more flexible. They know that offering flexibility will help attract and retain talent.
If you’re not sure exactly what you want, it can help to reflect on your past employment experiences. Figure out what aspects of previous jobs you loved, what worked well for you, and what didn’t.?