Having time off work at some stage of your working life is common. If you're thinking about returning to work, it's perfectly normal to feel a bit anxious about going back. But with the right support and advice you’ll be able to ease your way back in.
It might be a matter of updating your skills or finding out what’s changed in the world of work. Or perhaps you need help to present your time off in a positive light?
Whatever your reason for taking time off work, our guides may help you to return and start a new chapter in your life!
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I've been looking after children or relatives
You may have taken time off work to look after your children or to look after a sick or elderly relative. Now you're considering your next move you may feel a bit anxious.
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I'm a jobseeker
Here are our top tips for finding out about job vacancies online and offline. Some you'll already know about, but there may be others you've not thought of.
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I've been off with a long-term illness or injury
Remember, many people have time off work with sickness – you're not alone. Why not look at these steps you can take to get back into work?
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I've been made redundant
Being made redundant is something we hope will never happen. Unfortunately most of us will experience it at some time in our working lives.
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Audio: thinking about returning to work?
If you've not been in work for a while, it's natural to feel apprehensive about returning. Find out more in our latest audio download.
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I'm a lone parent
Get advice on the new arrangements for lone parents with older children and your options for returning to work, including part-time work and the New Deal for Lone Parents.
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Interactive task: you know more than you think!
You may have developed valuable skills outside of work that will look great on your CV or application form. Our interactive task can help you draw out these skills.
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