There are many reasons why you may have taken a break from working. Maybe you were on maternity leave and might need a bit more flexibility given your new Mom status. Possibly you were overworked and just need a break to reassess your priorities. Whatever your reasons for taking a break it is refreshing to know that new ways of working are now available to you.
The way we used to work has changed quite significantly over the past 2 years. Employers and employees have realised that we don’t need bums on seats to be efficient. In fact, quite a significant number of people are actually more productive working from home or with flexibility.
Before you rush back to work consider what would work best for you and which changes need to be made to support your needs too:
Here are a few considerations when transitioning back to the workforce:
Ask for flexibility
It has been proven to increase productivity and loyalty to a company when flexible working hours are available. Here are some tips on how to ask your employer for flexibility. It is important to own your feelings about needing flexible working hours and appropriately voice this request to your employer.
Flexible and part-time
If you are looking for a few work opportunities then you can consider applying for positions that offer flexible or part-time working hours as this could be more suited to your new circumstances. RecruitMyMom is definitely your go-to recruiter for skilled moms looking for full-time, part-time or flexible work opportunities.
Learn new skills
There is always something new to learn whether it is related to your current job or an alternative interest. Always keep up with your personal and professional skills development as this will positively serve your growth mindset. We are entering an era of life-long learning where skills need to remain current. Even if you are fortunate to learn on the job, it is still a good idea to get accredited for your skills. Recruiters look at the certificates earned as a benchmark to know that you have had formal training in this area. Companies like GetSmarter and Coding Mamas have a variety of courses that you can take to upskill yourself.
Find the support you need from the professionals
The idea of getting back to work might seem daunting at first. You might even feel overwhelmed about where to start, is your CV up to date or even what to wear! These feelings are completely normal and many moms like you are feeling the same mixed emotions. Fortunately, at RecruitMymom, we totally understand how you are feeling in this moment. To help support you get back into the swing of things we’ve designed a few helpful courses to support your next steps to get back to work.
Start good work habits
So many of us do not take lunch or sit at our computers while eating and scanning social media. Make a point of taking regular breaks and drinking enough water. Pack a healthy lunch and take the time to enjoy your break. With good work habits, your physical health can improve and make you feel better.
If you are seriously considering making a change at work, but not yet at the point of actively looking for a new job, then there are two things you can do to be ready for when the right opportunity comes along: update your social media profile and CV. Make sure that your social media profiles are up to date with your latest employment details. You do not want to miss out on an opportunity just because your CV and your LinkedIn account details are not correlated. Get a new photo taken where you are in your professional wear.
Your work has a big influence on your happiness and it must be an inspiring and positive environment. You do have some power over how you manage your attitude when at work. Play your part in making it a positive place for you to spend your time or make the change.
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