Many people reach a point in their life where they feel their career has stalled or been put on hold so to speak. Perhaps the most common reason for this is in order to start a family.

Many women in particular will identify with and can relate to this situation as the reason behind a hiatus in their career.

Many mothers who may have previously worked within the retail sector can associate with this issue, and are often prevented from returning to their careers due to the fear of changes that may have taken place in their industry, and the need to re-train in order to meet those changes in their future retail careers.

A fear of change or of having to re-train often leaves people paralysed, preventing them from taking the necessary steps to put their career back on track.

However it is never too late to re-take control of your career, and the retail industry provides numerous opportunities to re-ignite your working life.

After all it’s your life, so rather than letting your fears stall your career look around at the abundance of opportunities on offer and seize control of your career!

Obviously changing or starting a new profession is not always the simplest task; it is always advisable to do your research when looking into any career before rushing into it headlong. Whether it is a profession you have prior experience in or a new career experience for you, getting an idea of the formal qualifications or personal skills required in your new career choice should be your first move. In many cases it will be necessary for you to re-train in order to resume your career. Whilst this may be daunting, with new technology and the vast array of training courses available to people who have been out of work for a significant amount of time, the opportunity to re-start your career has never been better. Furthermore, in many cases it may not even be necessary for you to re-train, as you may have previously built up a set of transferable skills which will give you instant credibility on you return to your previous profession, or in a new position within the retail industry.

Returning to work or starting a new career in retail may at first seem a daunting task. However, the tools are there to make it a readily achievable goal. It is therefore crucial to set aside time and do your homework to discover your suitability for a new career, and if necessary to concentrate your efforts on re-training for your new role with a positive attitude.