How to take a career break (without destroying your future job prospects).

Hey friend! 👋

Welcome to the Corporate Survivor podcast with me, Mei Phing! 👋

I've taken two careers breaks in 2016 and 2019 to become a caregiver to my mum who was terminally ill (r.i.p) - where I quit my banking job at Head of Governance at Standard Chartered five years ago.

Here's the top questions I had to honestly asked myself before I dived in:

Should I take a career break? And if I decide to take a career break, how do I do that in a way so I don't destroy my future career prospects?

In this special podcast episode:

I share the key considerations when deciding on whether you should take a career break and how to set yourself up for success when you're ready to return to the working world.

I also share my personal experiences with two careers breaks in 2016 and 2019 to become a caregiver to my mum who was terminally ill (r.i.p) which eventually lead to my new path as a career coach and mentor to9-5 professionals in my career program, the Corporate Survivor.

Highlights

00:00 🤔 Get clear on your motivations for taking a career break.

01:40 🏠 Personal Reasons: Taking a break for caregiving or family matters is valid.

03:35 💼 Professional Challenges: Assess if issues at work can be resolved without a break.

06:50 🔗 Job Search: Start preparing to seek new career opportunities instead of quitting.

08:55 📈 Career Planning: Use the break for personal growth and skill enhancement.

10:35 ✍️ LinkedIn Profile: Keep your profile updated to attract recruiters and networking .

15:50 🎉 Networking: Connections may lead to new job referrals after your career break.

Are you considering a career break?

Drop a comment and share your experience!

Stay awesome! 😎

— Mei Phing

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