Time Management for Working Women: Second innings of career after becoming a mother, these 3 steps will change your world

Being a mother in life is probably the most beautiful feeling. But with this beauty, many responsibilities come, for which many times women put their career on a long break. And then when the children grow up after a few years, a thought knocks again in the mind- to resume his career.

The more exciting this idea, the more scary. Thousands of questions arise in the mind- “Will I still be able to act as before?”, “Everything must have changed in so many years!”, “What will I say about my career gap in the interview?”, “Will you give me a job?”

If you are also going through this disgrace, then believe me, you are not alone. This is the opportunity to start the second innings of the career, and with a little correct preparation, you can make it even more spectacular than before. Just tie these three things.

1. The world has changed, so you also change (update skills)

When you left work, and in today’s time the difference between land has come. Technology and working methods have changed very fast. Therefore, the first and important step is to update your skills according to today’s time.

• Find out what is new: Follow online companies and people related to your field. See which new software or skills are in demand nowadays.
• Online courses are your best friends: You can do many online courses related to your field while sitting at home. These will not only increase your information, but will also make your biodata strong. This will send a message to the interviewer that you are always ready to learn.

2. Dust of contacts (networking is necessary)

Many times we are sitting only on online job portals, which is the biggest mistake. Your biggest strength is your old contacts.

• Talk to older colleagues: Make a message to your old boss or colleagues. Tell them that you are now thinking of starting work again. Maybe there is a place for you in their company, or they can tell you about some other good place.
• Use LinkedIn correctly: Update your link profile. Connect people. It is the best way to show that you have become active again professionally.

3. Make your strength to the gap, not ‘black holes’

This is the question that fears every woman- “Why didn’t you work for so many years?” The answer to this question is not to be fearful or embarrassed, but with full confidence.

• Tell the truth, but in a smart way: In the interview, clearly tell that you took this break to raise your family responsibilities and the child. Do not present it like your weakness.
• Give it a positive turn: You can say, “This break was very important for me, and during this time I learned many skills like time management and multitasking. Now I am ready to focus on my career with fresh and full energy.”

Remember, you have given a few years of your life to your family, this is not a crime. This is a part of your life. So don’t be afraid, start your second innings with full enthusiasm and preparation. This is not just a job, a new beginning of your identity.