How to Re-Join the Workforce and Find Employment in Champaign, IL

How to Re-Join the Workforce and Find Employment in Champaign, IL

You are not alone  - everyone has had breaks in their career at one point or another. It might even feel like other people have held  steady jobs in Champaign  for much longer than 4 years. The truth is that everyone takes unexpected leaves from time to time and it's nothing to be ashamed of. 

Figure Out What You Want to Do 

Prior to applying for positions and scheduling interviews, you really should think about what it is you want out of your next employment opportunity. Do you want to stick with the same industry you left, or do you think now would be a great time to try something new? If you'd like to try something new, review the experience you have and see what can translate over to your potential new career path. You might already have a lot of the experience needed and not even know it! 

Here are some other questions to consider: 

• What kind of life do you want? 

• How much flexibility do you need in your new job? 

• What is most important to you - salary or meaningful work? 

• Do you want to move up the ladder as quickly as possible, or take on a less intensive role for now and climb up later? 

Revamp or Recreate Your Resume 

One thing you will want to address is your resume when deciding to get back to work. If you still have your last resume, can it be updated or revamped? At the very least, you can use this as a starting point for creating a fresh new resume to reflect this new phase in your life. 

Think About Potential Skill Gaps 

If your absence from the workforce has been several years, there's a good chance that your industry has changed drastically since then. This should be considered when updating your resume. If possible, get samples of work done in the field to show off on your resume or portfolio. Another good idea is signing up for some professional development classes or taking workshops provided by local community centers, local colleges, or universities. 

If you found these tips helpful and are looking to start your new  job search , consider contacting Express in Champaign today! 

Express Employment Professionals - Champaign, IL 
1001 North Mattis Avenue, 
Champaign, IL 61821 
(217) 355-8500 
https://www.expresspros.com/ChampaignIL/