Your Career

Managing your professional life before, during and after a career break. Articles focus on employer negotiations, skill development, and successful workplace re-entry.

Boosting Your Career During a Sabbatical

A sabbatical can boost your career through retraining, new skills and fresh perspectives that lead to promotions and higher pay.

Gaining New Skills During a Sabbatical

Use your career break to gain new skills that advance your career or open doors to a completely different field.

How to Ask Your Employer for a Career Break

Get practical advice on how to propose a career break to your employer and make a compelling case they'll actually support.

Improving Your Qualifications on a Career Break

Improve your skills during time off work by studying abroad, retraining for a new career, or learning qualifications that matter to you.

Returning to Work After a Career Break or Sabbatical

Practical tips to ease back into work after taking time away, whether you're returning to your old job or starting fresh.

Returning to Your Old Job After a Break

Help yourself transition smoothly when returning to work after a break with practical tips for staying connected and adjusting quickly.

Starting a New Career

Getting back to work after a career break takes courage, but with realistic expectations and the right approach, it can lead to meaningful change.

Staying Up to Date with Your Job While Away

Keep up with workplace changes during a career break so you can return confidently and hit the ground running.