Career breaks are sometimes carefully planned like maternity leaves or a travel sabbatical, but other times they come unexpectedly, like taking time out to care for a sick loved one. This career persona is all about getting back into the workforce after months or even years. They may return to their original positions or move into a different position upon returning. Career returners might be feeling a little overwhelmed about getting back into work life and feel like their skills may have become a little dusty in their time away from the workforce.

Getting started with a professional career is an exciting and important time! The first job may not be the lifelong career but the key is to start into the workforce and maximize every opportunity in one’s early roles.

Career Accelerators focus on driving their career and expanding their opportunities that brings them further up the career ladder. They have high aspirations are willing to invest in their career to realize their aspirations. Their career moves are driven by position title / status and they are looking to move up in each role. They are interested in vertical moves with a focus on people management roles, mainly because this advances their career.

In order to grow, expand their skills and become the best one can be in their current role, it is important to make use of the right development opportunities. Career Upskiller feel comfortable in the current role and would like to grow while staying in their position.  After working in their area for a couple of years , they decided it’s the right career path for them and they want to learn more and get some formal qualifications. Upskilling shows they are dedicated to moving forward in their area with a focus on maintaining and improving their skills in order to stay relevant.

Career breaks are sometimes carefully planned like maternity leaves or a travel sabbatical, but other times they come unexpectedly, like taking time out to care for a sick loved one. This career persona is all about getting back into the workforce after months or even years. They may return to their original positions or move into a different position upon returning. Career returners might be feeling a little overwhelmed about getting back into work life and feel like their skills may have become a little dusty in their time away from the workforce.

Getting started with a professional career is an exciting and important time! The first job may not be the lifelong career but the key is to start into the workforce and maximize every opportunity in one’s early roles.