Whether it’s been a few months or a few years, returning to work after time away can feel like stepping into a whole new world. Maybe you’ve relocated, took time out for caregiving, maternity, health, or just to breathe and maybe you’re looking around thinking, “Where do I even begin?”
The job market has changed and fast – AI screening, keyword-optimised CVs, 50-tab job board scrolls, awkward LinkedIn updates. It’s a lot. And on top of that, there’s the internal stuff: Anxiety, imposter syndrome, guilt about claiming benefits and the pressure to “explain the gap”. If this sounds like you, we want you to know that it’s okay to feel overwhelmed and the good thing is that you don’t have to do it alone.
Here’s how you can start moving forward today:
✅ Refresh your LinkedIn headline and summary
✅ Set up job alerts (and ignore the “apply to 50 jobs a day” advice!)
✅ Get clear on what you want next – not just what you can do
✅ Practice how you’ll explain your time away
✅ Claim the support you’re entitled to – no shame, ever
✅ Reach out for guidance – coaching can help you move faster (and with less stress)
We help people restart their careers with clarity and confidence. From CVs to mindset, we help you build a strategy that works for where you are now – not where you were five years ago.
Get in touch today to book a free 10-minute clarity call. Let’s take the stress out of the search.
At My Professional CV, we may use AI-assisted tools, including ChatGPT, to help support our work. Every CV, Interview Coaching and Career Coaching Service is carefully reviewed and personalised by an experienced CV Writing and Career Coaching Expert, so you get guidance that’s accurate, relevant and tailored to you.
