Every Woman Deserves A Second Innings in Her Career: 5 Tips To Make A Powerful Comeback

Second chances are not always destined, actually most of the time you have to seek and create that opportunity for yourself. This is actually true when we talk about women's careers. Women who want to make a comeback after a break are often not supported by corporations. A LinkedIn report found that 77 percent of working women in India were stigmatized for taking a career break.?

About 58% of working women in India quit their jobs because of home and family responsibilities - Businessinsider.in. It also showed that 27% of women employees credit that lack of recognition from management as the cause of quitting. There are other concerns too such as, lack of support from family, increased domestic load, burnout, lack of sufficient salary and policies, etc.

The good thing is that despite such challenges and setbacks our motivated female population is more than eager to bounce back to their career. And the statement can be proven by a survey done by Indeed which tells us that 58% of the women workforce are already in the process of joining back to their respective professional roles.

But as a woman has more than one responsibility on her shoulder to carry on, it might take contributed efforts from people in our society to make it more promising and easy for them to get back to work.

How can women resume after a career break?

So returning after a career break might seem like crossing a long bridge and it will require hard work and determination to do that, but remember that you are not alone. There are thousands of people who are restarting, returning, and switching their jobs and career options irrespective of their age and gender. And this thought alone could be a great starter motivation for you.?

But moving forward a bit, let us discuss a few tips on how a woman can resume their career after a break.

1. Get out of your comfort zone

If your comfort zone holds you back, you will not progress. Get out of your comfort zone especially when it comes to your career. If you don't take risks then you won't get a reward too. It will be that continuous loop of what ifs and buts. And the most disadvantageous thing that can happen is, you might lose your golden opportunity.

2. Be honest about your career break

All you have to do is be honest about the reason why you took a career break. You might be asked about the gap in your resume and that time you answer it by mentioning the duration of your career break, then moving forward explain the reason behind it and finally wrap it up by shedding some positive light on how you made the gap productive. Just remember you don’t have to be apologetic about it, own it!??

3. Do not forget to network

Networking might open several new and old gates of opportunities for you. Online and offline both kinds of connection are needed when you are restarting the second innings of your career. A platform like LinkedIn which is specifically designed for professional relationships can be very helpful. Reach out to people, recruiters, and professionals whom you think can be of some value for your job search. You can also try QWEEN to make a comeback after a break that provides upskilling and networking opportunities along with jobs.

4. Optimize your resume

You will need an optimized and effective resume to make it notice-worthy. Opt for an ATS-friendly resume because recruitment nowadays is all about computers and software that makes the process easy and convenient. Add a few keywords related to your job role and accomplishment that you achieved during the gap time. Remember not to over stuff with keywords and information, that's a big red flag for recruiters and HR.

5. Develop new skills

Show your career break in a positive light by adding some extra skills you learned at the time or some certification course related to your field might be a very helpful step to take. This will show your potential employer that you are updated with what's going on in the industry and eager to learn more.

Bottom line

Family and personal health are important but so is your career, and we women know it very well. You might get anxious, doubt your decisions and skills, and doubt yourself, but remember you are not alone, there are more women like you who are restarting their careers and are doing that successfully. All you need is to trust yourself and just go for it.??

QWEEN welcomes women transitioning into a career after a break. ?Our platform offers a lot of opportunities for you. Simply sign up on www.qween.in and apply for suitable jobs, connect with like-minded people, seek career advice, upskill, and get ahead in your career.

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