Start looking for a new job well before the end of your parental leave. It may take some time to find a suitable job. If you have a family, it's better to work for an employer who allows you to combine work with childcare, rather than just taking any job for the sake of having one.

Reduced working hours and flexible working hours
First, clarify what you want to do and review job vacancies. If you can't imagine working full-time, look for part-time job ads. Although you will earn less, the transition may not be as difficult as before.

A definite solution, where possible, is flexible working hours, which allows you to adjust your work schedule according to the hours of the nursery or school.

As an interim step, Piya Consulting offers part-time work as a solution for a gradual return to work. This will give you a good idea of what will change at home when you start going out regularly, and give you time to prepare for the changes. And who knows, a part-time job may later turn into a classic job.

Do you want to work less than eight hours a day, but haven't found a suitable ad? Try responding to a full-time job offer. You can discuss the possibility of reducing working hours with the employer during the interview. If you request a reduction in working hours after being hired and there are no serious operational reasons to prevent it, the employer should be able to accommodate you. However, relying on this is risky.

You can also suggest sharing a workplace with a colleague. This is possible in a shared workplace where two or more part-time employees can work on a rotating basis, according to the Labor Law.

 

Should you mention the name of your parent in your resume or not?
You don't have to mention the use of parental leave, but leaving gaps in your resume will raise unnecessary suspicions. Don't be ashamed to prioritize your child and dedicate yourself entirely to them. You can write childcare as one of the items under the job you took maternity leave for, or as a separate item.

List all the skills you have used for employment as you would for a regular resume. When taking care of a child, a person develops many activities. For example, you can also mention helping a friend open a children's play area, organizing a clothing collection for Ukrainian refugees, cleaning or making extra money by selling at markets. Anything that demonstrates your commitment to work will be useful.

 

01/2023 Birth and parental leave

Effective planning to manage everything during the day.
The ability to adapt to sudden changes and quickly rearrange everything.
The ability to keep a calm head and solve problems calmly.
Completing tasks according to priorities.
Selling handmade candles at farmers' markets."