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For women returning to work after a career break

Ready to return to work,
but unsure where to start?

Uncover the skills you may be overlooking, explore realistic career directions, and get practical next steps back to work — based on what you've actually done.

Discover My Next Step

5 minutes · One question at a time · Free

Your story isn't a gap

Maybe you've been away from work for two years — or ten. Somewhere between caring for others and holding everything together, a quiet question crept in: "Who would hire me now?"

Here's what we've learned from women who've stood exactly where you stand: what's missing is almost never ability. It's that years of real skills — organizing, supporting, solving, deciding — have never been written down in one place.

That's what these questions are for. This is not a personality quiz, and there are no trick questions. Each answer adds a piece of your picture: what you did before, what you carried through your break, what you want now. At the end you'll see your strengths and realistic directions right away — and within 24 hours, we'll send your personal roadmap back to work.

Five minutes. One question at a time. Let's put your story into words.

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Where are you based? 📍

Job markets differ a lot by place.

How many years have you worked in total? 💼

Before your break — all of it counts.

How long is your career break so far? ⏳

A break is part of your story — not a gap to apologize for.

What did you mainly do in your previous work, if you've worked before? 🧰

Pick everything that applies.

Customer service Sales Project management Team leadership Data & analysis Operations & admin Technical work Content & design Teaching & advising Research Never worked before Other

What experiences were part of your career break? 🌱

Pick everything that applies — it all counts.

Studied or took a course Learned new skills Earned a certification Worked on a personal project Freelanced or worked part-time Volunteered Focused on caregiving or family Something else

What's your highest education? 🎓

Which languages do you speak, and how well? 🌍

Languages open doors — add each one with your level (up to 4).

What do people often appreciate and rely on you for? 💪

Pick up to four — these become your strengths.

Communicating clearly Managing time & priorities Solving problems Supporting others Leading people Building relationships Working with customers Getting things done Handling change Learning quickly Other

How would you like to work? ⏰

Pick up to three that would fit your life now.

Full-time Part-time Remote Hybrid On-site Flexible hours Weekdays only Weekend work is okay Other

What matters most to you? 💖

Choose up to three.

💰 Security & pay Higher salary Job stability Good benefits 🌿 Balance & freedom Work-life balance Low-stress environment Independence & autonomy 🌱 Growth Career growth Learning new skills More responsibility Recognition 💜 Meaning Meaningful work Positive social/environmental impact 🤝 People & culture Supportive team Good manager Friendly work culture International environment 💬 Something else Other

What kind of work interests you most? ✨

Choose up to three.

🤝 People Working with people Teaching & supporting others Leading people 📈 Business & influence Selling & persuading Business & strategy 🗂️ Organizing Organizing & planning Managing projects Operations & logistics 🔢 Analysis & tech Numbers & analysis Research & investigation Technology Problem solving 🎨 Creating & making Creative work Writing & communication Building or making things Hands-on practical work 💬 Something else Other

What would you like to do next? 🎯

There's no wrong answer — "not sure" is exactly what we're here for.

Return to my previous field Try something new Any stable job, soon Start my own business I'm not sure yet Other

Which parts of returning to work feel most challenging right now? 🤔

Choose up to three.

🧭 Direction Unsure which role suits me Unsure what skills to build Unsure how to use my past experience 🌷 Confidence & story Rebuilding my confidence Explaining my career break 📄 Applications Updating my CV or LinkedIn Preparing for interviews 🌐 Market & network Building a professional network Understanding today's job market Language barriers ⚖️ Life fit Finding work that fits my life 💬 Something else Other

What have you already tried to solve this? 🤝

Pick everything you've tried. Every attempt tells us something.

Applying to jobs online Updating my CV myself Career coaching or counseling Online courses or certificates Job center / Arbeitsagentur programs Networking or LinkedIn Advice from friends & family Nothing yet Other

When would you ideally like to return to paid work? 📅

There's no right answer — this keeps your roadmap practical.

As soon as possible Within 1–3 months Within 3–6 months Within 6–12 months No fixed timeline

How much time have you spent on job searching each week? 🔍

An honest guess is enough — there's no right amount.

I haven't started yet Less than 2 hours 2–5 hours 5–10 hours More than 10 hours

How true is this for you today? 🌸

1 = not at all, 5 = completely. Honest answers make your roadmap more useful.

“I know what type of job I want.”

Not at allCompletely

“I know which skills I should learn.”

Not at allCompletely

“I feel confident applying for jobs.”

Not at allCompletely

Is there any professional knowledge, software, tools or specialist skill you could use today? 🛠️

Optional — skip if nothing comes to mind, even rusty skills count.

Almost there

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Your Career Profile

Based on your answers…

Your biggest strengths

    Potential career paths

    Current blockers

      One last question

      What would be most valuable to you next?

      Detailed career roadmap Skills or qualification plan Relevant jobs CV/application help Human career coach Other
      Privacy notice
      Who we are

      This assessment is a pilot project run by UnityWerk. Questions or requests about your data: [email protected].

      What we collect and why

      Your assessment answers (background, career break, experience, goals, skills, and confidence), plus your name and email address. We use this data for one purpose only: to create your personal career roadmap and send it to you by email. The legal basis is your consent, given by ticking the box before submitting.

      Where your data is stored

      Submissions are delivered to us through Formspree Inc. (USA), which participates in the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and arrive in our email inbox. We do not sell or share your data with anyone else, and we won't send you anything beyond your roadmap unless you separately ask us to.

      How long we keep it

      Your answers are deleted within 30 days after your roadmap has been sent.

      Your rights

      You can ask at any time to see, correct, or delete the data we hold about you, or withdraw your consent — just email us. You also have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority.