How to prepare yourself to rejoin the workforce

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Gain career clarity. Figure out what you want to get out of a job by understanding who you are and knowing the work environment - then link the two. This can help you narrow your career choices and find a fulfilling job.

This may also be a good time to take stock of your career values and whether they are still in line with what you are doing.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on February 28, 2021, with the headline How to prepare yourself to rejoin the workforce. Subscribe