Transferable Work Skills
Returning to work after a break can be scary and overwhelming. The fear of entering a new workplace, meeting new people and performing well enough to deserve the salary makes most of us uneasy. There are some steps you can take to make the journey a little easier. Look at transferable skills
While out of work you may have developed skills that have value to an employer. For example, if you’ve taken time out to bring up a family, you will have developed ‘soft skills’ such as time management and organisation, budgeting, adaptability and initiative. Employers rate these skills highly.
Acknowledge your employment gap
If you’ve been out of work for a long time the employer will notice the gap in your CV and will want to know why. If you’ve been
While out of work you may have developed skills that have value to an employer. For example, if you’ve taken time out to bring up a family, you will have developed ‘soft skills’ such as time management and organisation, budgeting, adaptability and initiative. Employers rate these skills highly.
Acknowledge your employment gap
If you’ve been out of work for a long time the employer will notice the gap in your CV and will want to know why. If you’ve been