Returning to Work: A Practical Guide for Women

Aiming to remind women who have taken a break from work that they can still make a valuable contribution to todays work force, this book offers practical advice on assessing personal attributes, updating rusty office skills and gaining knowledge and experience through training and practice. The needs of those who stopped work before information technology was widely introduced are particularly catered for. The role of employment agencies is explained, and the help they can give to the hesitant returner. The possibilities of further education are discussed and relevant information provided. The text is augmented with numerous case studies.