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10 Top Tips for Returning to Work
Harriet Spicer and Kathy Gale co-founded Working Edge, which runs groups for professional people to develop their effectiveness, success and satisfaction at work. Here are their tips for people returning to work
Do you want to do it?
Providing the financial considerations are not too pressing, your first question may be do I really want to do this? Take some time to tune into yourself.
Do you tense up at the thought of work? Do you grit your teeth or clench your jaw? Or does your heart lift with excitement? If the former, think again. Do you really want to do this now?
What do you want to do?
You may be returning to the company you worked for before you took time out from work, but you don't necessarily have to go back into the same kind of job or even the same field.
This is a significant moment of choice for you, which could have a major impact on your life. Think about what you would really like to do. Have a brainstorm with friends. What are all the options?
Think about your skills . . .
Make a list of your skills, strengths and aptitudes. This will support you to build your confidence in returning to work as well as helping you to decide on the career path that may suit you.
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