The reasons people take career breaks and remain out of the workplace for a period of time are diverse. Some of the reasons we have control over and many we don't. In my case, I was absent from the workplace for an extended period in the early 90's when we relocated to California because of my husband's career.
Whether your career break is due to parenting, elder care, retirement; layoff, downsized or furloughed; short-term or long-term disability, relocation or change in life circumstance such as divorce or death of a loved one, going back to work is always a possibility.
One of the biggest barriers to workplace reentry, and one that can cause a lot of job search distress, is an outdated skill set. One training option that job seekers should explore is a certificate training program. Certificate programs offer many advantages and can get jobseekers the necessary training to successfully reenter the job market quickly. Aside from length of program, other advantages of certificate programs include:
-Focused training content
-Tangible, concrete skills with immediate workplace application
-Lower costs
-Skills to build on later
-Self paced and immediate start
-Online availability
Regardless of which growth industry you prefer, from Healthcare to Technology, there are certificate programs available to meet your needs as a career reentry professional.
Contributing blogger: Marcia R. - BullsEyeResumes.com