Seeking Work

Advice for mothers returning to work after maternity leave or career breaks. Articles cover job searching, CV writing, interview preparation and finding family-friendly employment opportunities.

Dealing with Recruitment Agencies After Having a Baby
Dealing with Recruitment Agencies After Having a Baby
How to choose the right recruitment agency when returning to work after having a baby.
Get the Most from Your New Job Probation Period
Get the Most from Your New Job Probation Period
Make the most of your probation period by understanding what employers expect and using it to assess if the job is right for you.
How to Deal with Group Interviews
How to Deal with Group Interviews
Group interviews test how you work with others, here's how to prepare and stand out without overshadowing your competition.
How to Prepare for a Return to Work Interview
How to Prepare for a Return to Work Interview
Get ready for your return to work interview by preparing both your answers and appearance so you can walk in confident and calm.
How to Write a Return to Work CV
How to Write a Return to Work CV
Craft a strong CV after a career break by highlighting your skills and experience while explaining your time away from work.
Looking for a Job After Having a Baby
Looking for a Job After Having a Baby
Get back to work on your own terms after having a baby by figuring out what you really want from your next job.
New Employment Agencies for Working Mums
New Employment Agencies for Working Mums
New employment agencies are specifically helping mums find flexible work that fits around childcare and family commitments.
Part Time Work: Our Advice in Practical Parenting Magazine
Part Time Work: Our Advice in Practical Parenting Magazine
How to negotiate part-time work with your employer and prepare a strong case for flexible working arrangements.
Presentations in Interviews
Presentations in Interviews
How to handle presentations when they come up in job interviews and what to do if you're asked to present on the spot.
Questionnaire: Are You Ready to Return to Work?
Questionnaire: Are You Ready to Return to Work?
Assess whether you're truly ready to return to work with this honest questionnaire covering finances, childcare, and your actual reasons for going back.
Questionnaire: Does Your CV Show You in the Best Light?
Questionnaire: Does Your CV Show You in the Best Light?
Check if your CV is actually selling you well or if you're accidentally hiding what makes you stand out to employers.
Reassess Your CV if You've Had a Low Response
Reassess Your CV if You've Had a Low Response
Your CV might be costing you interviews—here's how to spot the problem and fix it fast.
Returning to a Different Company After Maternity Leave
Returning to a Different Company After Maternity Leave
What to consider before declining to return to your old job after maternity leave and what flexible work options might be available.
Returning to Work in Later Life
Returning to Work in Later Life
Get back to work later in life with confidence by understanding your motivations and the real-world skills employers value most.
The Modern Interview
The Modern Interview
How to prepare for modern interviews and handle the stress of going back to work with confidence.
What to Wear at an Interview and Tips for Positive Thinking
What to Wear at an Interview and Tips for Positive Thinking
Dress well for your interview to feel confident and ready, plus simple tips for staying positive during the process.
Work from Home Jobs for Mums
Work from Home Jobs for Mums
Mums can find flexible work-from-home jobs like telemarketing and recruitment without commuting to an office every day.
Writing a CV After a Long Term Work Absence
Writing a CV After a Long Term Work Absence
How to write a CV when you've been out of work for a while and show employers what you've really got to offer.