{"id":5596,"date":"2024-06-05T14:39:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T14:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/?p=5596"},"modified":"2024-07-10T11:58:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T11:58:45","slug":"overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s Start The Conversation: Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A community member recently asked: &#8220;I want to return to education but I&#8217;m afraid I won&#8217;t be able to keep up&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/keep-up-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5597 lazyload\" width=\"389\" height=\"389\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/keep-up-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/keep-up-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/keep-up-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/keep-up-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/keep-up-148x148.jpg 148w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/keep-up-296x296.jpg 296w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/keep-up-512x512.jpg 512w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/keep-up-920x920.jpg 920w, https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/keep-up.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 389px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 389\/389;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Returning to education after a break can be a daunting prospect, but with the right mindset and strategies, it can be a highly rewarding experience. Here\u2019s some advice to help you navigate this journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-with-a-self-assessment\">Start with a Self-Assessment:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluate Your Strengths and Weaknesses: Reflect on your past educational experiences to identify areas where you excelled and where you faced challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set Realistic Goals: Define what you hope to achieve by returning to education. Having clear, realistic goals can keep you motivated and focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-the-right-program\">Choose the Right Program:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Research Programs: Look for programs that offer flexible schedules, part-time options, or online classes that can accommodate your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seek Supportive Institutions: Find institutions with strong support services, such as tutoring, counselling, and academic advising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-develop-a-support-system\">Develop a Support System:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with Family and Friends: Share your plans with those close to you and seek their support and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Study Groups: Collaborate with classmates to share knowledge and provide mutual support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enhance-your-study-skills\">Enhance Your Study Skills:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Time Management: Create a study schedule that balances your educational responsibilities with your personal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective Study Techniques: Use techniques like active reading, summarizing information, and practicing problem-solving to enhance your learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-advantage-of-resources\">Take Advantage of Resources:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic Support Services: Utilize tutoring centers, writing labs, and libraries provided by your institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online Resources: Explore online courses, forums, and study apps that can supplement your learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-your-health\">Focus on Your Health:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: Ensure you get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly to keep your mind and body in optimal condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stress Management: Practice stress-reducing activities such as meditation, yoga, or hobbies you enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-embrace-a-growth-mindset\">Embrace a Growth Mindset:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay Positive: Remind yourself that challenges are part of the learning process and that persistence will lead to improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge your achievements, no matter how small, to stay motivated and build confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-communicate-with-instructors\">Communicate with Instructors:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask for Help: Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to your instructors for clarification or assistance with difficult material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build Relationships: Forming connections with your instructors can provide additional support and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-patient-with-yourself\">Be Patient with Yourself:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow Time for Adjustment: Recognize that it may take time to get back into the swing of studying and coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn from Mistakes: View mistakes as learning opportunities rather than setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-professional-guidance\">Consider Professional Guidance:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Career Counselling: Seek advice from career counsellors who can help you align your educational pursuits with your career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life Coaching: A life coach can help you navigate personal challenges and maintain motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning to education is a commendable decision that can open up new opportunities and personal growth. By preparing adequately, seeking support, and maintaining a positive attitude, you can overcome the fear of not being able to keep up and achieve your educational goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep up to date with the latest Returner Friendly employers, upskilling &amp; retraining opportunities by joining our platform&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up to our newsletter &amp; job alert today and never miss the ideal opportunity again ! Sign up&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.us20.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=b14e986a20d3ea1877fdd1281&amp;id=9eeb0eca6f\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A community member recently asked: &#8220;I want to return to education but I&#8217;m afraid I won&#8217;t be able&hellip;","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":5599,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","filesize_raw":"","csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,512,515],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5596","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog","8":"category-getting-started","9":"category-lets-start-the-conversation","10":"cs-entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.2 (Yoast SEO v25.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Overcoming Fear: Returning to Education After a Break - Back to Work Connect<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Overcome your fear of returning to education with practical strategies and a positive mindset. Get ready to excel and achieve your goals.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Let&#039;s Start The Conversation: Part 2\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Overcome your fear of returning to education with practical strategies and a positive mindset. Get ready to excel and achieve your goals.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Back to Work Connect\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/backtoworkconnect\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-06-05T14:39:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-07-10T11:58:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation-1024x614.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"614\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Back To Work Connect\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@back2workconect\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@back2workconect\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Back To Work Connect\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Back To Work Connect\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#\/schema\/person\/9c1106461f0715b74812c05369b52bdc\"},\"headline\":\"Let&#8217;s Start The Conversation: Part 2\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-06-05T14:39:05+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-07-10T11:58:45+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/\"},\"wordCount\":523,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Blog\",\"Getting Started\",\"Let's Start The Conversation\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/\",\"name\":\"Overcoming Fear: Returning to Education After a Break - Back to Work Connect\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-06-05T14:39:05+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-07-10T11:58:45+00:00\",\"description\":\"Overcome your fear of returning to education with practical strategies and a positive mindset. Get ready to excel and achieve your goals.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation.png\",\"width\":2500,\"height\":1500},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/category\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Let&#8217;s Start The Conversation: Part 2\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/\",\"name\":\"Back to Work Connect\",\"description\":\"Leading education and employment career hub for midlife workers, Returners and career changers.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Back to Work Connect\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cropped-cropped-Back-To-Work-Connect-Logo-2021-scaled-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cropped-cropped-Back-To-Work-Connect-Logo-2021-scaled-1.jpg\",\"width\":1064,\"height\":1185,\"caption\":\"Back to Work Connect\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/backtoworkconnect\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/back2workconect\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/backtoworkconnect\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/20292620\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#\/schema\/person\/9c1106461f0715b74812c05369b52bdc\",\"name\":\"Back To Work Connect\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3bea48a0b92f1f0abfcade34cd5caee2b8de4aa91f41976dde491a5bdaeaf12a?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3bea48a0b92f1f0abfcade34cd5caee2b8de4aa91f41976dde491a5bdaeaf12a?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Back To Work Connect\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Overcoming Fear: Returning to Education After a Break - Back to Work Connect","description":"Overcome your fear of returning to education with practical strategies and a positive mindset. Get ready to excel and achieve your goals.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Let's Start The Conversation: Part 2","og_description":"Overcome your fear of returning to education with practical strategies and a positive mindset. Get ready to excel and achieve your goals.","og_url":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/","og_site_name":"Back to Work Connect","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/backtoworkconnect\/","article_published_time":"2024-06-05T14:39:05+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-07-10T11:58:45+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":614,"url":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation-1024x614.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Back To Work Connect","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@back2workconect","twitter_site":"@back2workconect","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Back To Work Connect","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/"},"author":{"name":"Back To Work Connect","@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#\/schema\/person\/9c1106461f0715b74812c05369b52bdc"},"headline":"Let&#8217;s Start The Conversation: Part 2","datePublished":"2024-06-05T14:39:05+00:00","dateModified":"2024-07-10T11:58:45+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/"},"wordCount":523,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation.png","articleSection":["Blog","Getting Started","Let's Start The Conversation"],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/","url":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/","name":"Overcoming Fear: Returning to Education After a Break - Back to Work Connect","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation.png","datePublished":"2024-06-05T14:39:05+00:00","dateModified":"2024-07-10T11:58:45+00:00","description":"Overcome your fear of returning to education with practical strategies and a positive mindset. Get ready to excel and achieve your goals.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation.png","width":2500,"height":1500},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/overcoming-fear-returning-to-education-after-a-break\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/category\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Let&#8217;s Start The Conversation: Part 2"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#website","url":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/","name":"Back to Work Connect","description":"Leading education and employment career hub for midlife workers, Returners and career changers.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#organization","name":"Back to Work Connect","url":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cropped-cropped-Back-To-Work-Connect-Logo-2021-scaled-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cropped-cropped-Back-To-Work-Connect-Logo-2021-scaled-1.jpg","width":1064,"height":1185,"caption":"Back to Work Connect"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/backtoworkconnect\/","https:\/\/x.com\/back2workconect","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/backtoworkconnect\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/20292620\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#\/schema\/person\/9c1106461f0715b74812c05369b52bdc","name":"Back To Work Connect","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3bea48a0b92f1f0abfcade34cd5caee2b8de4aa91f41976dde491a5bdaeaf12a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3bea48a0b92f1f0abfcade34cd5caee2b8de4aa91f41976dde491a5bdaeaf12a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Back To Work Connect"}}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LetsStartTheConversation.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5596","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5596"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5596\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5670,"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5596\/revisions\/5670"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5596"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/backtoworkconnect.ie\/careerhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}