Professional re-entry
Career (re)orientation after the family phase: how to succeed!
Would you like to return to work after a longer family-related break? Perhaps you think you have missed the boat or are unlikely to find a suitable job? With the right preparation and numerous support services, you're sure to make a successful return!
Do I even have a chance on the job market?
Returnees are very welcome in many industries, in fact they are even sought after. During the family phase, you have demonstrated valuable skills such as organizational talent, commitment and a high degree of flexibility and resilience. Good employers appreciate commitment and motivation, especially as there is an urgent shortage of skilled workers in many sectors. Outdated specialist knowledge can be refreshed and missing skills can be newly acquired. Local authorities, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the Federal Employment Agency offer support in many cases.
Back to work
You may be wondering what the best way is to reorient yourself professionally. Good preparation is helpful. These five steps can help you:
Where can I find help and advice?
Your local employment agency or job center can provide you with detailed advice on training and further education opportunities for people returning to work*, career orientation courses and the assumption of costs. An interactive advice center map, on which you can search for employment agencies or job centers, start-up advice and other advice facilities, can be found on the portal www.perspektiven-schaffen.de.
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