Returning to work after a long time out of work can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you have taken a break for caring responsibilities, personal development, or due to other circumstances, the step to return to work is a significant and sometimes uncertain undertaking.
ZW Werkt Door can help you, free and without obligation. In this blog you can read which steps you can take if you plan to return to work soon, but do not know where to start. We will also tell you how ZW Werkt Door can help you, if you are looking for work in the Zaanstreek-Waterland region.
Re-entering the labor market
If you have been out of the workforce for some reason (such as caring for children or another career break) for a while, and are now looking for a job, you are a re-entry worker. It can be uncomfortable to re-enter the job market. Maybe you’re not sure where to find suitable job opportunities these days, or you feel you lack certain skills. Maybe you wonder if employers are still waiting for you because of the gap in your resume.
We can reassure you in advance: there are also plenty of opportunities for you to find nice work in Zaanstreek-Waterland.
Here’s what you can do as a reentrant
- Know what you want. First, it is important to map out what kind of job you would like. What fits you well, and what makes you happy? If you don’t know this yet, a career coach from ZW Werkt Door can help you.
- Discover your competencies. Do you already know where your strengths lie? This can not only help you when applying for a job, but also help you feel stronger. That way you can move into a new job with confidence.
- Continuing education or retraining. Perhaps there are skills you lack, or you need a certain diploma to get started in the field of your choice. Retraining or retraining can be a solution.
- Show yourself to companies. The region regularly hosts events where you can introduce yourself to employers in Zaanstreek-Waterland. By participating in such events and making contacts with employers, you increase your chances of finding work.
What can ZW Werkt Door do for you as a reemployed person?
ZW Werkt Door is the platform for job seekers in the Zaanstreek-Waterland region. We offer a helping hand to people who have been out of the job market for a long time, but are now eager to get back to work. Our goal is to support you in your search for work.
In short, you can come to us for personal advice, support in making choices and exploring suitable job opportunities. Together we take steps towards a labor market where everyone, no matter how long they have been out of it, finds and keeps a suitable job.
Please contact us
Are you curious what we can do for you? Then feel free to contact us for free and without obligation. We would love to help you take the next step towards a suitable new job.