A free members’ resource signposting you to other useful organisations supporting women in the workplace.
After a career break many women, even previously high fliers with former senior executive careers, find getting back into employment or starting a new career quite daunting or at very least a little uncomfortable.
Women are generally more modest about their accomplishments and a career break seems to undermine their confidence when pursuing new professional environments. Consequently, they often take jobs which are considerably below their abilities and earning potential.
We have also seen that each woman has varying needs when thinking about returning to work and therefore requires varying levels of encouragement and support at different stages and times. That is why we have developed our bite size approach - "Let's Get That Job!" - so that women can dip in at the point and level they need support with their return to work plan.
Not sure where to start? Check out our "Let's Get That Job!" section along the left handside of this webpage to see the range of self help tips and mentoring support available.
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To help you get started just click on the statement below that you feel most applies to you...
"I'm not sure where to start or what I even want to do. I haven't filled in an application form or CV for years ..."
A first step for your back to work plan could be to have a look at our free coaching tips. You can get full access as part of our free return2workmums Membership. There is also an online forum for you to chat online with other women facing similar decisions about balancing work and family life.
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Tune into one of our free webinars and listen in to some great tips from one of our Return2WorkMums experts. You can also email in your questions for the live events or raise them on the forum for further discussion with fellow Mums and the Return2WorkMums team.
"I've registered with a couple of local agencies and look in the local newspaper regularly. I suspect I could do more for my job search but I've not used jobs boards and online agencies before?"
"I've made some applications already but feel I could do with some help to improve upon these as I'm not securing interviews."
For those of you who want or need to move a little faster then we suggest you talk to one of our experts. We are a small team of handpicked professionals here to listen, understand your needs and hold your hand through the return to work process so that you secure the right job.
We offer a package of consultations on each of the key stages of returning to work as well as ad hoc consultations. Take a look at our "Let's Get That Job!" consultations and get in touch as we'd love to be of help.
"I'm ready to start applying for jobs but want to enhance my marketability in the current job market....."
Individual coaching and mentoring to thoroughly prepare you and increase your chances of success in securing a new job might be really useful for you. This does not have to cost huge sums of money.
There is also a tailored "Let's Get That Job!" package as well as individual consultations so check them both out.
"I prefer learning and developing with other like-minded individuals - I like to bounce ideas off other people......"
Workshops could be a really good way for you to learn and develop your return to work plan. Take a look at our schedule of "Let's Get That Job!" workshops for details on some forthcoming group events.
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There is also the Return2WorkMums Webinars. These are seminars over the internet so you get to learn from the comfort of your own home without travel time or childcare costs. You could invite a girlfriend or two over as well and share the learning experience
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"I'm really excited about starting my new job but also feeling a bit nervous about settling back into work - I'd like a professional but friendly hand to make sure I settle in quickly and prove myself"
You may just need some coaching and guidance to help you settle in and get back into the work groove so that you can build your confidence again in the workplace.
Preparation for your first day
Telephone support/coaching for the first three months
Preparation for induction review with your employer
Request a ‘You're Hired!' induction package
How much does professional career guidance for a mum like me cost?
Our Return2WorkMums membership is free with lots of self coaching return to work tips; signposts to other valuable resources for working Mums and women returners; latest news on women in the workplace and a forum for women returners and Mums. This is all easily accessible online.
Individual consultations are £55 per hour
"You're Hired!" induction package £190
Please call us or drop us an email if you would like to discuss the way forward which would suit you best. Our approach has been deliberately designed to be flexible to fit the requirements of women who want to find their professional selves again - whether this is returning to former jobs and careers, embarking on new careers or even thinking about setting up their own business.
We look forward to hearing from you and working with you.