Taking stock of one’s achievements, one’s wishes and putting in place an effective action plan are the essential steps for re-approaching the job market after a period of professional inactivity. The important thing is to manage this period as a project by integrating dynamism and objectives.
The important thing is to keep control. Career break is a phenomenon that is observed more and more frequently. While the « gap » in the CV could be castigated at one time, the career break is now accepted and even encouraged depending on the situation. When voluntary, it can give birth to a fulfilling project. When suffered, the career break can quickly become a source of stress.
Personal coaching, skills assessment, outplacement program — what to choose? Benefiting from an outplacement program makes it possible to manage this transition period. Accompanied by a professional, the person can regularly interact with a dedicated interlocutor. The (re)writing of the CV, interview simulations and skills assessment are often the first important stages.
Also very effective, individual coaching is a service to be considered with attention. It is an à la carte formula that responds to a specific need. Coaching helps to regain self-confidence. The coach will position themselves as a guide.
Verify one’s employability. Verifying the adequacy of one’s skills with the expectations of the labor market remains the first priority. Get information by relying on the published job descriptions that correspond to one’s own profile and analyze the gaps. This investigation work will make it possible to verify or not the relevance of additional training to follow.
Stay in rhythm! Organizing one’s days and alternating activities makes it possible to keep a pace close to the professional rhythm. Joining an association or carrying out a few missions related to one’s professional expertise is a non-negligible way to remain active. Reactivating one’s network is a necessity.
