Returning to work after maternity leave can be a very daunting experience – especially if you are planning to start a new job. The best plan of action for finding a new job after maternity leave is to be prepared. Make sure your CV is up to date and think about the career path you plan to take. Acknowledge your skills and useful traits relating to your chosen career and prepare as much as you can for any interviews you may be invited to. You may also need to consider any other methods of income you could use while you are searching for a job, such as selling unused items online or using your skills to make money.
We have put together a worksheet for you to go through to help you with finding a new job after maternity leave. We hope it will help you with the next few steps you’ll need to take to get back into the workplace.