For stay-at-home mums the decision whether to return to the workplace can be challenging. Many mums confront this decision after their children have begun school after spending the last five years raising their newborns. Many mums worry about how their homes will function with them dedicating time to a job.
To alleviate this, it is important for mothers to share their concerns with their family, as this transition will have implications for everyone. Be sure to let your spouse and children now that you will need assistance with more of the household duties. Coordinate with friends and family members about carpooling and sharing some responsibilities related to school and recreational activities. Upon reentering the workforce, have a monthly meeting with your family to ensure everyone is on the same page and coping with the transition seamlessly.
Assuming a Previous Position
Should you already have a job waiting for you from your previous experience, consult with your team members to see if any changes have been made since your departure. Refresh your knowledge base by reading blogs, forms and trade news. You may choose to take some continuing education classes or workshops.
Acquiring a New Position
Should you not have a position waiting for you upon your return to the workforce, feel confident that there are a bevy of strategies and tactics to facilitate your transition. Below are some guidelines to consider when seeking that new challenge.
Benefits of Networking
Be confident and connect with friends, family members and former associates on potential opportunities, recommendations and insight regarding your career objectives. They likely will be able to connect you with contacts and resources to help facilitate your transition. Rehearse a brief pitch and presentation to people that concisely articulates your goals and concludes with you asking them if they have any references that may help you.
Flexibility Pays Dividends
When reentering the workforce, it is important that mum be realistic and open to their potential. Rather than have a fixed agenda, it may well prove more fruitful to be responsive to part-time positions, internships and volunteer work. Often, these initial proving grounds serve as precursors to larger roles down the line.
Leverage Social Media
Applications such as LinkedIn and Facebook have proven impactful for mums looking to reentering the workforce. Not only are they an effective platform for networking and learning of new positions, but they serve to help you accumulate referrals and recommendations from associates and those who know you.
If you are a mum seeking to reenter the workforce and require further education to facilitate your transition, consider some of the courses available through out institution. We possess the expertise to equip you with the necessary skills and attributes to succeed in the next chapter in your life.
If you’re looking to re-educate yourself in current practices before re-entering the workforce, why not check out the courses available from ICI? We will provide you with all the skills needed in your chosen field.
Gladys Mae serves as the General Manager and Head of Student Services at the International Career Institute. Gladys holds a degree in Mass Communication - Broadcast Media from the University of San Jose-Recoletos. She joined ICI in 2010 and has over the past 12 years been instrumental in providing leadership and guidance to staff and students alike. Prior to joining ICI Gladys led a multifaceted career with key roles in the banking and business process outsourcing industries.
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