{"id":14382,"date":"2025-09-09T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=14382"},"modified":"2025-09-09T10:00:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:00:39","slug":"returning-to-work-after-career-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/returning-to-work-after-career-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Returning to Work After a Career Break"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":163,"featured_media":14384,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[189,9141,1],"tags":[9131],"class_list":["post-14382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-development","category-developing-charity-career","category-career-advice","tag-charity-skills"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":14384,"background":14384,"excerpt":"Returning to work after a career break can be daunting. Here's our advice on how to approach it.","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"People take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrzone.com\/hr-glossary\/what-is-a-career-break\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">career breaks<\/a> for many different reasons. It might be parental leave for a new child, a sabbatical to spend more time with your family or recover from burnout, or perhaps you were made redundant and have been looking for work. You might be returning to work after a career break for health reasons or to care for a sick relative. Or maybe you just needed some time to reconsider your career goals and progress in a new direction.\r\n\r\nCareer breaks have become a lot more common in the last few years and no longer have the stigma they used to have. But whatever your reason, the idea of going back into employment can be daunting. Here are our tips on returning to work after a career break."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Work out what you need","content":"<h2><strong>Work out what you need<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe first thing to do when considering going back to work is to decide what you need from your new work life. Hopefully the break will have given you the chance to re-evaluate your career goals, but if not then now\u2019s the time to refocus. And don\u2019t forget that the world of work itself has changed a lot over the last few years, so the culture that you were used to may have evolved while you were away.\r\n\r\nTake a moment to list your values and priorities and what you now need to be happy and fulfilled at work. Would a remote role suit your lifestyle better? Do you have any skill gaps or need any further support? If you\u2019re returning to work after maternity leave, then do you need part-time hours or flexible working?\r\n\r\nOr perhaps you want to do something more meaningful? Returning to work after a career break can also be a great time to take the leap into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/where-to-start-with-making-a-career-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new career<\/a>. We have loads of advice for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/category\/moving-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving into the charity sector<\/a> that you might find useful.\r\n\r\nNow is also the time to use your network and get back in touch with your contacts. Ask if they know of any opportunities or anyone who might be open to mentoring you to help you get back into the swing of things. If you\u2019re returning to the same role and want to take it more gently, then consider if a phased return to work would be best for you.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-11616 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/be-more-productive-at-work-to-do-list.jpg\" alt=\"Woman sat at table writing in notebook\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Do some research","content":"<h2><strong>Do some research<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nNext, you need to do your homework. What\u2019s changed since you left your last job? If you\u2019re returning to the same role then do some research into how your team, and the organisation, has evolved during your absence. Have priorities changed? Do your skills still match what\u2019s required for the role?\r\n\r\nLooking for a new job, or even a career change? Do some research into your current employability in your sector and specialism\u2014have a look at the requirements of job descriptions for the roles you\u2019re targeting and see how your skills match up."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Freshen up your skills","content":"<h2><strong>Freshen up your skills<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIt will help you get ahead, as well as give you a huge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/7-tips-to-feel-more-confident-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">confidence boost<\/a>, to get up to date with your industry before returning to work after a career break. You can do this by signing up for industry newsletters or subscribing to blogs. If you want to learn more about the charity sector you can try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charitytimes.com\/ct\/aboutus.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charity Times<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civilsociety.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civil Society<\/a>. You can also join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityconnect.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CharityConnect<\/a> to get advice from others in the sector.\r\n\r\nYou might also want to consider taking a short training course or two to help upskill yourself and prove to potential employers that you\u2019re committed to your development.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re returning to work after a long career break, or are changing career, then you might want to do some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/volunteer-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteering<\/a> before looking for paid employment to help you get up to speed.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12589\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/career-shifter-CV-tips.jpg\" alt=\"Woman sat on sofa with crossed legs and laptop on lap\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Update your CV and cover letter","content":"<h2><strong>Update your CV and cover letter<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nEven if you\u2019re returning to the same role, now is still a good time to revise your CV and make sure it\u2019s up to date. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/gap-in-your-cv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaps in your CV<\/a> are no longer considered a negative, but think carefully about how you want to present your career break. Don\u2019t forget to add any skills and experience you gained from your time away and any new career goals.\r\n\r\nYou can use your cover letter to explain your career break further, or if you\u2019d rather keep the details private than you can say it was for \u2018personal reasons,\u2019 but the important thing is to be clear that that period is over and you\u2019re now committed to returning to work and progressing your career."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Practice your interview skills","content":"<h2><strong>Practice your interview skills<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nInterviews are often the most daunting prospect of getting back into work after a career break, especially if it\u2019s been a long time since you\u2019ve had one. Polishing your interview skills will help you feel more sure of yourself. Ask a friend or colleague to give you a practice interview as part of your preparation. Then you can rehearse your answers and feel confident talking about your break.\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s no need to apologise for it, just briefly explain your reasons then bring the focus back to how it\u2019s benefited you, the skills you\u2019ve gained and your renewed focus and energy for your career."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Have faith","content":"<h2><strong>Have faith<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIf you don\u2019t get a job immediately, or you don\u2019t feel instantly at home returning to your old one, then be patient and have faith. The jobs market has changed a lot over the last few years and even people who have been working the whole time are still finding their feet in some areas. Focus on your goals and the experience you can bring to your role and the rest will fall into place.\r\n\r\n<strong>Looking for a new role? Browse thousands of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">job opportunities<\/a> today.<\/strong>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"article_reading_list","menu_title":"Read next","reading_list_title":"Read next","include_articles":[{"articles_link":14153},{"articles_link":12712},{"articles_link":13869}]}],"keyword":"","related_articles":[{"article":5241},{"article":12588},{"article":14110}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.6 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tips For Returning to Work After a Career Break - CharityJob Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Returning to work after a career break can be daunting, whatever the reason you took one. 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