People take time out for different reasons, and the transition back to work can be challenging. You may have taken a career break for family commitments or travel, and know that the transition back to work will be easier with support.

Questions are asked such as

• I've had a career break and am not sure if I want to return to the old job.

• I'm returning to the job market and I'm lacking in confidence.

• I don't want to go back to work, but I need to bring in some money.

• Is my CV professional enough to get me shortlisted?

Many people have had a successful career but after a break for family commitments can be a bit apprehensive about fitting back in. They say things like "I'm not sure I’m the super committed worker any more. Now my family is my top priority."

You may have taken an adventure, gone travelling, done voluntary work and are now wondering what to do next.

Plenty of people I talk with really don't want to go back to work, but the pressure is on and the bills need to be paid, so it is a necessity.

What we do depends on what you want.

• If you want to get a career that utilises your talents and interests choose one of my programmes.

• If you need to discuss the transition, then let's talk for an hour or two. We can discuss what you have already learnt about yourself and how you would like your future to be.

• Perhaps running your own business is under consideration. I can share the experiences I've gained through running a business and we can discuss whether this would be the right route for you.

You may want to talk through how you are feeling. It's OK to opt for radical change, but before you make an important decision you may want to think it through with an understanding and supportive person. Or you may want to plan a strategy so you return to your old job on your terms, deciding in advance what is essential and where you may compromise

If you want to get a career that utilises your talents and interests choose one of my programmes.

We have created a number of programmes to meet your needs and budget, including the award winning Gold Career Programme. This programme, which includes 7 hours of personal attention, takes a systematic approach to help you to understand who you are and clarify where you want your future to take you. It is very popular, chosen by anyone who wants an in-depth understanding of themselves. There are other programmes available too, to meet different needs and budgets

To read about the Award Winning Gold Programme, Click here.

To read about other Career Programme, Click here.

If you need to discuss the transition, then let's talk. We can discuss what you have already learnt about yourself and how you would like your future to be.

You left paid work for a period of time .

You still have many transferable skills, some may not have been used in paid employment but will have been used through, for example, running a home - skills such as time management, budgeting, dealing with conflict and more. It’s time to unpick what you have been doing to ensure your CV is as effective as it can be

Denise is a sensitive listener who has helped many women re-enter the labour market. Often confidence is an issue, also reviewing and improving their CV. It can be a review of life choices, and making sure you get the life you want, alongside your need to earn money.

We can then identify career options that suit your life style – full time work/ part time work, working from home or self employment.

Choose career coaching sessions, either pay as you go or book for a series of 4 at a time.

Then move onto Job Search Support to help you be successful in applications, both for promotion within your company or elsewhere.

Perhaps running your own business is under consideration.

Denise can share the experiences she has gained through running a business and we can discuss whether this would be the right route for you. See also the Own Business Programme

You may want to talk through how you are feeling.

It's OK to opt for radical change, but before you make an important decision you may want to think it through with an understanding and supportive person. Or you may want to plan a strategy so you return to your old job on your terms, deciding in advance what is essential and where you may compromise.

Jules had been a very successful stockbroker who loved the buzz of a high powered environment. however she wasn't sure this was going to be the right role for her to return to with 2 children under 3. She now has different priorities in life. Work with Jules is on going but she is now clear it needs to be a part time role, utilising her high levels of logical problem solving and organisational ability. She is finding out more about events management as this pulls together many of her abilities and ties in with her interests and need to spend time with people.

Kate had taken a 9 month maternity break and now had to decide whether to return to her job as a marketing manager in a fast moving city firm. She was well rewarded but the job had taken over her life. Completion of the programme showed that whilst her interests, skills and abilities were in line with her current role she also had trong leanings towards charity work. She has a great deal of career and life satisfaction now she is working 3 days a week with an environmental charity.

Fran has 3 children and the youngest started school this autumn. She wasn't sure about returning to her previous role as a teacher, but was feeling apprehensive and lacking confidence. Working with Denise included exploring a number of alternative careers that closely matched her interests, abilities and values.

Why Return to Work clients choose Denise

• Denise has an extensive track record of helping clients understand more about who they are and make effective career decisions

• Denise is seen as an expert in the area of developing successful careers and job search, regularly featured in print and on the radio. She is also the author of ‘How to Get a Job in a Recession’, ‘Winning Interview Answers for First Time Job Hunters’ and the forthcoming ‘Now You’ve Been Shortlisted’.