Returning to work after maternity or paternity leave, ill-health, redundancy, or even after a sabbatical, can be a big step. I have experience helping mothers return to work and those who have had extended career breaks.
I also deliver regular webinars on the subject to HR professionals. I had some time out after having kids and changing careers so can identify with the issues that make us worried about going back to work, namely:
- Lack of knowledge
- Feeling out of date
- Feeling guilty
- Worries about lack of flexibility in the job market
- Lacking in confidence
But it’s not all doom and gloom! Through one to one sessions I will coach you to re-enter the workforce with confidence and focus by helping you:
- Allay anxiety about returning to work
- Identify transferable skills and reconnect with strengths
- Feel empowered and understand what you want
- Find a better work life balance
- Explore the options including advice on landing part-time work
- Network to find opportunities that suit your needs
- Maximise your job search by tapping into the hidden jobs market
- Take a proactive and positive approach that works
Top tips for successfully returning to work
Know what you’re looking for – do a life and career audit
Similar job in a similar organisation or something completely different?
Are you looking for compressed hours, part-time, shorter commute, stretch and challenge, opportunities for development and promotion? Do the work on yourself. Ask the questions. This will make you more focused about returning to work.
Be realistic
It is not a wish list. Compromise is undoubtedly around the corner.
Be your own recruitment consultant
Go direct to market. Use your network to sound out people for opportunities.
Start by asking for people’s time and advice, you’ll be surprised how willing they are to help. Know your story – what are you telling and selling?
Remember you’ve done it before
From first day at a new school, starting University, starting a new job, you have the tools to make the leap and succeed. Have faith!
It’s been a year since our meeting and I just wanted to thank you for helping me to focus on my key strengths and interests. I’ve just been promoted to a Business Critical Account Manager responsible for building and maintaining relationships with customers, and I couldn’t be happier.
Wassim
Maidenhead, Berkshire
Thank you for the coaching and advice – I start on Monday as Chief Product Marketing Officer. The visualisation of walking into the new office did really help, and just having some of those structured approaches to answering questions kept me going.
Steven
Reading, Berkshire
I was facing an important life transition after 35 years in the corporate world so finding renewed purpose and re-inventing my identity was essential. With Helen’s coaching and encouragement I have secured voluntary work and am in the process of identifying further options by using my network.
Gill
Henley, Berkshire
I am finally out the other side now and feel like a new person. I have accepted a finance role, which will hopefully free up some time for family and exploring my new love of interior design. Couldn’t have got there with out you.
Amanda
Hook, Hampshire
Your guidance through the interview process and pointers toward proper preparation gave me, if results are considered, a confident and winning approach in a very competitive first move into industry from a Big 4 accountancy firm.
James
London
I was made redundant from a senior executive role in a global publishing company. I have now landed a job that really excites me, and I am extremely grateful to Helen for her support and expertise.
Andrew
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Helen acted as my career coach after I was made redundant from a large blue-chip organisation. Through our sessions I learned a lot about myself, gained a huge amount of confidence, plus the ability to sell myself better and I have now secured a new role in marketing.
Alison
Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire
I can honestly say that a session with Helen transformed my approach to my final interview, and made a significant difference to my performance. I got the job!
Andrew
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Thank you very much for your fantastic webinars. Thanks to your sessions on CVs, Interviews and Networking, I secured an interview from over 100 applicants and they told me I had done really well.
Helen
Henley, Oxfordshire
I have thoroughly enjoyed my sessions – they have been thought-provoking – challenging where I am and where I want to be. It has been well worth the investment as I feel so much more confident about the future.
Tricia
Basingstoke, Hampshire
I’ve been successful in my job hunting and will be starting in the New Year. Salary is excellent. As you’d suggested, I found the job through someone I used to work with – so networking wins again.
Jane
Tadley, Hampshire
Can I say that the subtle changes you made to my CV and Linkedin profile made a big difference with me no longer chasing jobs, but agents chasing me.
Jeremy
Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Helen has a natural ability to hone in on the real problem. By sensitively challenging my preconceptions and attitudes, she helped me reach a point where I really feel ready to push my career to the next level.
Chris
Newbury, Berkshire
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Let me help you return to work in a way that is right for you and your circumstances. Let me help you return to work confidently.
To see how I can help you, please get in touch for a friendly chat:
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