{"id":6982,"date":"2026-08-04T15:40:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/?page_id=6982"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:40:18","slug":"roadmap-tell-my-career-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/roadmap-tell-my-career-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Roadmap &#8211; Tell My Career Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 id=\"h-your-experience-has-value-learn-how-to-tell-it-with-confidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your experience has value. Learn how to tell it with confidence.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest concerns Returners have is explaining a career break. The good news is that you don&#8217;t need to apologise for your journey\u2014you simply need to tell your story clearly and confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This roadmap will help you create a compelling CV, develop your personal brand and confidently communicate the experience, skills and perspective you bring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Estimated time:<\/strong> Work through at your own pace (around 1\u20132 weeks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-before-you-begin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Begin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reminder&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your career break is only one chapter of your story. It does not define your career, your experience or your future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers are interested in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49What you&#8217;ve done<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49What you&#8217;ve learned<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49What you can offer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49Why you&#8217;re excited about returning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more comfortable you become talking about your journey, the more confidence you&#8217;ll bring to applications, networking and interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your story isn&#8217;t about explaining why you stepped away. It&#8217;s about showing the value you bring today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-understand-your-story\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understand Your Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a few moments to reflect on your career journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What you&#8217;ve achieved \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What you&#8217;ve learned during your career break \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What motivates you now \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes you different \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every career journey is unique. Employers value authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download your <strong>Career Story Reflection Worksheet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-create-your-personal-brand\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create Your Personal Brand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your personal brand is simply the way you communicate who you are and the value you bring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Creating a Vibrant Personal Brand in 4 Easy Steps workshop will help you identify your strengths, clarify your message and build a consistent professional presence across your CV, LinkedIn profile and interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Personal-Branding-Carol-OKelly-Back-to-Work-Connect-Oct22.pdf\">Creating a Vibrant Personal Brand in 4 East Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-is-your-personal-brand-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6983 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-is-your-personal-brand-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-is-your-personal-brand-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-is-your-personal-brand-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-is-your-personal-brand-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-is-your-personal-brand-148x148.png 148w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-is-your-personal-brand-296x296.png 296w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-is-your-personal-brand-512x512.png 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-is-your-personal-brand-920x920.png 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-is-your-personal-brand.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Personal-Branding-Carol-OKelly-Back-to-Work-Connect-Oct22.pdf\">Creating a Vibrant Personal Brand in 4 Easy Steps<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with the award-winning\u00a0<strong>Carol O\u2019Kelly<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You never get a second chance to make a first impression\u2014so let\u2019s make it one that will set you apart, build trust and reflect who you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional Personal Branding is not about headshots and adding colour to your wardrobe. It\u2019s so much more than that, it\u2019s about how you want people to see you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This session will be fast paced, great fun and highly interactive. You\u2019ll learn how to build out each value pillar in a clear framework that\u2019s easy to adapt and personalise. You\u2019ll quickly see the transformative results of having a strong personal brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-refresh-your-cv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Refresh Your CV<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it&#8217;s time to update your CV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728Your achievements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728Transferable skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728Results you&#8217;ve delivered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728A positive explanation of your career break<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, employers are looking for the value you bring\u2014not just your employment dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore these recources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/creating-an-effective-cv-the-dos-and-donts\/\">Creating An Effective CV: The Dos And Don\u2019ts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/how-tailoring-your-cv-can-get-you-noticed-by-employers\/\">How Tailoring Your CV Can Get You Noticed by Employers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/six-tips-on-writing-a-compelling-return-to-work-cv\/\">Six Tips on Writing a Compelling Return-to-Work CV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch back <a href=\"ttps:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-4.png\">Is AI the Future of CV Writing with Laura Griffin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6961 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-148x148.png 148w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-296x296.png 296w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-512x512.png 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5-920x920.png 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-5.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"ttps:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Is-AI-the-future-of-CV-writing-4.png\">Is AI the Future of CV Writing with Laura Griffin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial Intelligence is topical in every arena right now, and recruitment is no exception. The question is: should you be using AI to write your CV?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this session, we will explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to use AI to stand out from the crowd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top tips for creating a compelling CV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts for using AI effectively in CV creation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to target your job search and maximise your chances of success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of LinkedIn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-optimise-your-linkedin-profile\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LinkedIn is often the first place employers look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take 20 minutes to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Update your headline \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refresh your profile summary \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add your latest skills \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Include volunteering, study or professional development \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upload a professional photo \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your LinkedIn profile should tell the same story as your CV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-watch-back\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch back <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/LinkedIn-The-Beginners-Guide-Recorded-Webinar.mp4\">LinkedIn The Beginners Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/webinar-LinkedIn-The-Beginners-Guide-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2778 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/webinar-LinkedIn-The-Beginners-Guide-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/webinar-LinkedIn-The-Beginners-Guide-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/webinar-LinkedIn-The-Beginners-Guide-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/webinar-LinkedIn-The-Beginners-Guide-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/webinar-LinkedIn-The-Beginners-Guide.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/LinkedIn-The-Beginners-Guide-Recorded-Webinar.mp4\">LinkedIn The Beginners Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LinkedIn: The Beginners Guide will take you through the process from setting up your LinkedIn account, networking, the job search and the many opportunities that LinkedIn Learning can offer. <img decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t51\/1\/16\/1f449.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 16px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 16\/16;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Linkedin-The-Next-Step-With-Back-To-Work-Connect-Webinar.m4v\">LinkedIn: The Next Step<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/LinkedIn-Next-Step-Webinar-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2848 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/LinkedIn-Next-Step-Webinar-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/LinkedIn-Next-Step-Webinar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/LinkedIn-Next-Step-Webinar-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/LinkedIn-Next-Step-Webinar-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/LinkedIn-Next-Step-Webinar.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Linkedin-The-Next-Step-With-Back-To-Work-Connect-Webinar.m4v\">LinkedIn: The Next Step<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part 2 of our LinkedIn Webinar &#8211; LinkedIn: The Next Step will re-cap getting started on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LinkedIn?__cft__[0]=AZaKunX7d6xN1s_Iteo-HNysoniqg1EzTWY05mUZN3rynw-6R_5BMRsNI43AT8_uwbC5FmJLZjWCYmKZIAdZ9oSMG9XnCA--Ojo1oSYePr4jTF_ue0JrHxB8F6GIXbXymsBLlG1gZkENBT7xDY_0C03FN7tVGqEStHtKiH1jZae4DbOERg7mp16DS0M0PwogKUA&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">LinkedIn<\/a> PLUS will look at the job search, what types of jobs are available in Ireland and the top skills that are required now in the Irish jobs market.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Unlocking-Your-Linkedin-Network-Recorded-Webinar-1.m4v\">Unlocking Your LinkedIn Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Event-Graphic-Draft-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4247 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Event-Graphic-Draft-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Event-Graphic-Draft-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Event-Graphic-Draft-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Event-Graphic-Draft-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Event-Graphic-Draft-1.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Unlocking-Your-Linkedin-Network-Recorded-Webinar-1.m4v\">Unlocking Your LinkedIn Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An introductory session to the 900m members that are the global LinkedIn network, and the importance of ensuring that your profile is set up in the best way get value from this. This will be a session walking through tips and tricks to make sure that your profile stands out from the pack, but is also authentic to your own brand and your professional goals. Feel free to ask whatever you would like to get value from the session, no question is too small!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-practise-your-elevator-pitch\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practise Your Elevator Pitch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine someone asks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Tell me about yourself.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you answer confidently in 60 seconds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write a short introduction that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728Your professional background<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728The strengths you bring<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728What you&#8217;ve been doing during your career break<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728The type of opportunity you&#8217;re looking for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more you practise, the more natural it becomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">60-Second Introduction Template<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Step 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-get-professional-feedback\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Professional Feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before sending applications, have someone review your CV and career story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our CV Review Clinics provide practical, supportive feedback from experienced career coaches who understand the Returner journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes one small change can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book a place on our next <a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/event\/\">CV Review Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of focusing on what you haven&#8217;t done, think about what you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try completing these sentences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49During my career break, I developed&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49One challenge I&#8217;m proud of overcoming is&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49The experience I&#8217;m bringing back to the workplace includes&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49I&#8217;m excited to return because&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t need to justify your career break. 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