Returning to work after medical absence break to career

Darren

Great news about your health.

Although it may not be what you are looking for, would a wellbeing position be something you maybe able to look into, even if this is a stop gap.

Your personal experience would be a valuable resource in the sense of what is actually beneficial.

Sharon

Thanks Sharon.

Not something I had thought about, but something I will look into. :-)

Darren.

Hi Darren, is it worth looking at temporary working as a foot in the door? HR is full of contract positions for projects, cover for family leave etc. Have you been applying for those types of vacancies as well as permanent?

Hi Helen

Yes, I've been applying for everything from perm, temp to FTC.

I've literally just got off the phone from one FTC I applied for over a month ago - I have an interview on Tuesday (that's two Tuesday now), so fingers crossed!!

I suppose that's where my initial question stemmed from; although technically we know companies can't discriminate against an applicant who's had two years out - we know in the real world even if their experience and knowledge gives them the edge... the gap could (and most likely would) be the deciding factor at selection (even if it is not necessarily how we would perform talent selection ourselves)?

Hi Darren

I hope the interview went well. Another thought is there anything you could do on a volunteer basis or as a freelancer for small charities that might lead to something to put on the CV?

Hi Darren

I hope the interview went well. Another thought is there anything you could do on a volunteer basis or as a freelancer for small charities that might lead to something to put on the CV?

Hi Helen

Interview seemed to go really well actually. Role also plays to my project experience, so have everything crossed. Will hopefully hear something next week.

There is actually a small local charity (that I hadn't thought of before), I'll drop them a call next week to see if there is anything I can help with - as there's nothing showing on their vacancies at the moment.

Thank you :-)