Returning to work

Nowadays it is common to have a break from the workplace at one or more points throughout your career. This may be through choice, such as mums taking maternity leave, or entirely out of your control, as with redundancy.

Whether planned or unplanned, time out of work can present an ideal opportunity to develop professional skills that will support your next career move.

The first step in returning to work is to decide whether you build on past experience or move in a new direction that better reflects your personality, preferred working style and professional goals.

If you’re unsure which direction to take, why not have a go at our short career quiz, which is designed to analyse your characteristics and suggest potential jobs based on your personal profile. You’ll also receive guidance on distance learning courses that could help you secure that role.