Having a baby is a major life event, with this tiny little creature not only growing inside you, but then being completely dependent on you for survival once they’re born.
As such, it’s understandable that many mothers would put their career on pause while they have a baby, and then start their hunt for a new role once they’ve had their child and adjusted to the struggles that come with sustaining their life as well as their own.
With this in mind, here are some of our top tips on how you can choose the right role for you after having a child and apply in a way that shows your skills in their best light.
Be Honest On Your CV
When preparing your CV for your new job search, you need to be honest about the gap between your last role and this one. Make it clear that you’ve taken the time to raise your family and give an honest account of the skills you are still nurturing, and the ones that may need refreshing. Being truthful will allow you to achieve a role that you’re actually capable of undertaking.
Consider What You’re Looking For
Before you start applying for a new role, you need to think hard about what you’ll be able to commit to and what you want from your job. It’s easy to think that you can take on more than you‘re actually capable of, so sit down and think hard about the flexibility you’ll need and how much you can offer your new employer before you apply. This will ensure that you’re honest and eventually get a job that you can juggle around your new role as a mother.
Gather Everything Together
Applying for a new job means that you’ll need to get certain details and documents together, including proof of a right to work in the UK, your P45 from your previous employer and your National Insurance Number. If you’ve lost your NI number, then you can find out more here about how to retrieve your number so that you can get on with your job application.
Read Every Job Specification Thoroughly Before You Apply
Once you start applying for jobs, it’s important that you read the specification of each role so that you know exactly what the company is looking for. Some skills or qualifications will be required, whereas others will only be preferred, so make sure you know that you have everything they definitely need before you fill out an application. If you do apply for jobs that you’re not qualified for then you’ll simply waste your own time and the company’s, so avoid this by properly reading the specification.
Write A Bespoke Cover Letter For Every Role
Create a unique cover letter for each role that you apply for so that they can see that you’re committed to your job search. Each cover letter needs to contain information on your new role as a mother and how you will adapt around this to support the company you’re applying to, and what you need from them in return. Be honest so that you can find the perfect role for you.
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