You return to the world of work, but are concerned about how to find an opportunity that will allow you to fulfill your family or other non-work obligations, nervous about how to "sell" to potential employers or are unsure what type of work you want done? We know how you feel. We took time at home with our children, then revived years later our career. Based on our experience and that of the 100 + women we interviewed for our upcoming book, and guidance counselors, and employers recruit whose advice we sought, we have developed a detailed process to help you negotiate this major transition. Here is a summary:
1. Reviving or not: You decide. If financial reasons need to return to work, go to step 2. Otherwise, if you're ready to return to paid work or volunteer work to deepen or engage in non-work passion might respond to your concerns. If you are unsure whether or not to return to paid work, visit and enjoy www.backonthecareertrack.com test our preparedness for recovery.
2. learning trust. If a lack of confidence is one of the obstacles holding you back, do not worry. You can find it. Remember, if you are a nurse, speech therapist, computer programmer, scientist, or seller, your colleagues and former colleagues picture of you is frozen in time. They think of you as a professional and start to renew your professional personality and reconnect to the professional world, your confidence will grow. After steps 3 and 4 will contribute also increases your confidence and update your professional knowledge and become more articulate what you do and why.
3. Evaluate career options. Do not think that returning to work full-time classic is the only way to resume your career. The mothers I interviewed did everything start an enrichment program at home after school (former teacher) in the implementation of career services for a law school on a flexible schedule (former public defender) to job sharing as director of the hospital (former social worker) to create a marketing campaign for a new mutual fund house (former leader of mid-level marketing). Divide old job (s) or volunteer experiences in their parts and focus on what you do best and what you liked best. Then, try to think of new opportunities based on skills and interests.
4. Update your professional and search jobs. A sure way to increase your confidence and increase your employability is to update. Read the newspapers concerned, take continuing education courses and participate in industry events. As the techniques for job search, developing an elevator story (a statement two minutes to answer the "what you do" question), which summarizes your experience and the type of opportunity you are looking for a few key phrases .
5. Network and Market Yourself. To keep a card with your name and contact information. In this way, should not scribble on a piece of paper if you meet someone who wants to stay in contact with you. Then start talking to people, starting with those you know. the branch for those who you refer, and discuss your professional interests and the types of opportunities that you want to explore. These informal conversations, in essence, functions as a rehearsal interview, gradually refining your message. Before formal interviews, make sure you prepare by studying intensively web site employer and practical responses to the questions most frequently asked interview. When asked about space CV in response to the problem-of-factly that it takes some time to raise your children / caring for an elderly parent, etc., but want to return to work.
6. Support for Family Channel. Take your spouse if you have one on board of your projects as soon as possible. If you encounter resistance, do not understand how important it is for you and to emphasize that the additional income you may be able or want to outsource certain tasks, such as cleaning and shopping. Children are bigger, they say so earlier. If you change your childcare arrangements, try to implement changes before you start your new job, so you can work on all issues. Simplify your household routines to maximize the time devoted to other work or family. Develop a support network of family and / or neighbors to help in a jam.
7. Manage your work or find another. Did you find the right opportunity and you've restarted. Initially, maintain low expectations of your employer. Better to underpromise and overdeliver, rather than vice versa. Ask for feedback early and often - ideally every six months, because neither you nor your employer will be able to predict the rate of your career. Help your colleagues whenever possible, so that they have each other when needed. And remember, this is your first foray back on the professional market. If it does not work you can always change.
1. Reviving or not: You decide. If financial reasons need to return to work, go to step 2. Otherwise, if you're ready to return to paid work or volunteer work to deepen or engage in non-work passion might respond to your concerns. If you are unsure whether or not to return to paid work, visit and enjoy www.backonthecareertrack.com test our preparedness for recovery.
2. learning trust. If a lack of confidence is one of the obstacles holding you back, do not worry. You can find it. Remember, if you are a nurse, speech therapist, computer programmer, scientist, or seller, your colleagues and former colleagues picture of you is frozen in time. They think of you as a professional and start to renew your professional personality and reconnect to the professional world, your confidence will grow. After steps 3 and 4 will contribute also increases your confidence and update your professional knowledge and become more articulate what you do and why.
3. Evaluate career options. Do not think that returning to work full-time classic is the only way to resume your career. The mothers I interviewed did everything start an enrichment program at home after school (former teacher) in the implementation of career services for a law school on a flexible schedule (former public defender) to job sharing as director of the hospital (former social worker) to create a marketing campaign for a new mutual fund house (former leader of mid-level marketing). Divide old job (s) or volunteer experiences in their parts and focus on what you do best and what you liked best. Then, try to think of new opportunities based on skills and interests.
4. Update your professional and search jobs. A sure way to increase your confidence and increase your employability is to update. Read the newspapers concerned, take continuing education courses and participate in industry events. As the techniques for job search, developing an elevator story (a statement two minutes to answer the "what you do" question), which summarizes your experience and the type of opportunity you are looking for a few key phrases .
5. Network and Market Yourself. To keep a card with your name and contact information. In this way, should not scribble on a piece of paper if you meet someone who wants to stay in contact with you. Then start talking to people, starting with those you know. the branch for those who you refer, and discuss your professional interests and the types of opportunities that you want to explore. These informal conversations, in essence, functions as a rehearsal interview, gradually refining your message. Before formal interviews, make sure you prepare by studying intensively web site employer and practical responses to the questions most frequently asked interview. When asked about space CV in response to the problem-of-factly that it takes some time to raise your children / caring for an elderly parent, etc., but want to return to work.
6. Support for Family Channel. Take your spouse if you have one on board of your projects as soon as possible. If you encounter resistance, do not understand how important it is for you and to emphasize that the additional income you may be able or want to outsource certain tasks, such as cleaning and shopping. Children are bigger, they say so earlier. If you change your childcare arrangements, try to implement changes before you start your new job, so you can work on all issues. Simplify your household routines to maximize the time devoted to other work or family. Develop a support network of family and / or neighbors to help in a jam.
7. Manage your work or find another. Did you find the right opportunity and you've restarted. Initially, maintain low expectations of your employer. Better to underpromise and overdeliver, rather than vice versa. Ask for feedback early and often - ideally every six months, because neither you nor your employer will be able to predict the rate of your career. Help your colleagues whenever possible, so that they have each other when needed. And remember, this is your first foray back on the professional market. If it does not work you can always change.
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