This course will equip you with the information you need when considering taking a career break, and the knowledge and skills to successfully transition back to work after a career break.
Description
Career breaks are increasingly common as individuals prioritise different aspects of their lives, invest in personal development, and explore new career paths. This comprehensive course will equip you with the information you need when considering taking a career break, and the knowledge and skills to successfully transition back to work after a career break.
This course is designed for individuals who are considering taking a career break, currently on a career break, or preparing to return to work. It will provide you with practical strategies and tools to help you leverage the benefits of a career break, evaluate your career options, navigate the return to work and seek support.
You will also learn how to conduct a skills audit to assess your existing skills, identify areas of strength, and determine any skills gaps that may need to be addressed.
By the end of this course, you will feel empowered to approach your return to work with clarity, confidence, and a solid plan for success.
Key topics:
- Reasons for taking a career break
- Common emotional responses to returning to work
- Evaluating your desired next step
- Auditing and developing your skills
- Seeking support for a smooth return
- Developing an action plan
This course consists of one online course, a downloadable PDF learning manual and one online assessment.
Learning objectives
- Identify the different reasons for taking a career break
- Identify emotional responses to returning to work and ways to respond
- Evaluate the type of job you are seeking or returning to
- Conduct an audit of your skills and how they align with desired organisations and jobs
- Identify the new skills you may need to develop
- Determine the types of support you may need to return to work
- Develop an action plan