Career Tips: If you want to restart your career after becoming a mother, keep these 3 things in mind..

Time management for working women: Returning to work after becoming a mother isn't easy for many women. Time management, skills gaps, and making themselves visible at the office are the biggest challenges. However, with proper planning and strategy, women can not only return to work but also achieve significant career growth.

According to Premlata, Chief General Manager (HR) at NTPC Limited and CHRO at NSPCL, when a woman returns after a career break, the first challenge she faces is time management. She's already juggling work for her children and family. The second challenge is the skills gap. Let's explore tips for such women to help them overcome their career break easily.

Updating a resume isn't enough.
Returning after a career break isn't just about updating your resume. It requires assertiveness, visibility, showcasing your work, and networking. By focusing on these three things, women can bridge the time and skills gap and maintain long-term professional growth.

Why is assertiveness important?
The primary requirement for women returning to work is to be assertive. This means confidently expressing themselves without being aggressive and taking credit for their work. Research also shows that assertive women have better business and career results.

Visibility and Documentation
The second key requirement is visibility, which means documenting your work and achievements. Documenting your work in writing increases confidence and paves the way for promotions or new responsibilities. According to research, documentation is the most helpful tool for women returning after a career break to prove their work.

Networking Opens Opportunities
The third major factor is networking. Many women overlook this, but it is a crucial part of career growth. Networking not only leads to new jobs and opportunities but also boosts self-confidence. Networking becomes even more important for women, especially in male-dominated sectors. According to research, simply updating skills isn't enough. When women combine networking with upskilling, their chances of re-employment and growth increase exponentially.

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