1- Know what you want. Have clarity on what is more important to you: your career progression, a decent salary or to have flexibility. I am sure this priority was different before having a baby. Make sure you identify a reason, it will help you to evaluate the options you have.
2- Update your CV keeping it relevant to the job you want, learn new skills. There are lots of free/cheap courses on the Internet that will only need an hour a day. It will increase your confidence.
3- Sort out Childcare ASAP, do not wait until you have a job offer, in order to properly interview and get a feel for the facility and the childcare workers. There are loads of reviews online but also trust your gut feeling in this one.
4- Stay in touch with other adults, ex colleagues, friends and classmates. They might know of a job vacancy and will keep you updated of what is going on in the industry. Do not rely on websites only to apply.
5- Do not wait for the right time. Having a baby, this right time doesn't really exist. Put yourself out there now, at least start evaluating the market. Apply and get feedback from prospective employers. If you are lucky to get a job offer, if possible start on a Thursday so it will give your baby ease to settle.
6- Prepare for the interview.
7- Don't be scared of full time positions. Remember that if the company wants you, there is always room for negotiation. Plus you can suggest a few other things like compressed hours, working from home, etc. Explore all the options and do not be scared of asking for flexibility.
8- Have a back up plan in case your baby is sick and you can't ask for the day off, or if you have to stay longer hours at work due to an important project and your nanny cannot stay.
9- Time management is key now! Buy food and groceries online. Pay your bills by direct debit etc, thinks that you will be able to spend that time with your family.
10 - Do not feel guilty and be happy with your choices. It is OK to have an identity, it is OK to like your job, it is OK to return to work. Your baby will be fine, believe me.
Do you have any other tips to share?
Good Luck!
2- Update your CV keeping it relevant to the job you want, learn new skills. There are lots of free/cheap courses on the Internet that will only need an hour a day. It will increase your confidence.
3- Sort out Childcare ASAP, do not wait until you have a job offer, in order to properly interview and get a feel for the facility and the childcare workers. There are loads of reviews online but also trust your gut feeling in this one.
4- Stay in touch with other adults, ex colleagues, friends and classmates. They might know of a job vacancy and will keep you updated of what is going on in the industry. Do not rely on websites only to apply.
5- Do not wait for the right time. Having a baby, this right time doesn't really exist. Put yourself out there now, at least start evaluating the market. Apply and get feedback from prospective employers. If you are lucky to get a job offer, if possible start on a Thursday so it will give your baby ease to settle.
6- Prepare for the interview.
7- Don't be scared of full time positions. Remember that if the company wants you, there is always room for negotiation. Plus you can suggest a few other things like compressed hours, working from home, etc. Explore all the options and do not be scared of asking for flexibility.
8- Have a back up plan in case your baby is sick and you can't ask for the day off, or if you have to stay longer hours at work due to an important project and your nanny cannot stay.
9- Time management is key now! Buy food and groceries online. Pay your bills by direct debit etc, thinks that you will be able to spend that time with your family.
10 - Do not feel guilty and be happy with your choices. It is OK to have an identity, it is OK to like your job, it is OK to return to work. Your baby will be fine, believe me.
Do you have any other tips to share?
Good Luck!
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