Ready to return after a career break? This session is your springboard. Whether your break was for caring, health, redundancy, relocation or other reasons, join us to hear from three inspiring professionals who’ve successfully navigated extended career breaks and returned to fulfilling roles.
Our panel includes Karen Danker from Career Returners, Charlotte Hills of HS2 Ltd, Pallavi Kejriwal from the BT Group and Julia McAleenan from Dunnhumby. From city trading to data analysis, TV production to innovation, and a thriving return to marketing, their stories will inspire and equip you with practical tips and advice.e.
You’ll learn:
- How to explain a career break clearly and confidently without apologising or over explaining
- How to identify and articulate your transferable skills so employers can see their relevance.
- How to rebuild professional confidence after time out by reconnecting with your past achievements, testing your capability and quietening impostor syndrome.
- How to navigate the return to work process strategically using conversations, returner programmes, and supported hiring rather than relying on online applications alone.
- How to re enter at the right level and progress quickly by treating the first role as a stepping stone, understanding trade offs and positioning yourself for faster growth once inside.
Length: 55:25
