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As soon as you are ready to return to work, the first thing you need to do is settle down and have a plan. Your career is what you deliberately make out of it, and you would only be going with the flow until you have a plan to follow. Here are different tips to help you be efficient at work.
Have A Specific Work Plan
Your work plan can be created based on the time you plan to spend in active employment, your present work priorities and goals. In essence, have a vision for what you seek to get out of employment, so you are well equipped. If you are seeking new employment, this will help you also decipher the kind of job you should be on the lookout for. The job should fit into your current need and move you closer to your goals.Familiarize Yourself With Current Trends In Your Niche
You cannot start up as a novice in your industry. There is already a premonition that you are behind schedule due to the time you spent away, but just before resumption, find out what has been happening in your absence and familiarize yourself with them. This will position you for great opportunities and keep you knowledgeable.Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
Network
Find out from your colleagues, new or old about all that you have missed. Chances are that they did not take out time the same as you did, so they are more in sync with the current status of your job requirements. Know what is expected of you, and how you can deliver optimally. Also, be willing to meet more people who will help you become more efficient.Be Confident
You just took a break, you were not retrenched. Do not lose your confidence simply because certain things are no longer at your fingertips. Look forward to learning the ropes once again and walking your way to the top.Be Easy On Yourself
You are allowed to make mistakes as you resume work. It is part of the learning process. Do not be tempted to compare your work processes with someone who has been in the workflow. Give yourself some credit and commit to consistent improvement. Learn from your mistakes and be willing to get better. If you need mentorship or an extension of deadlines, do not be afraid to ask for them. Once you are kind to yourself, it will help ease the transition and you will do so much better.Take Up New Challenges
Sometimes, to get back into the workflow, you might need to do something you are not naturally accustomed to. Look for new and exciting challenges that will stretch you. This would also help create visibility and send a message to your team members. Returning to work after a prolonged time away requires mental alertness and these principles will help put you back in workflow and make you even better than you left. Featured Image Source: Inbound LogisticsGot a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com
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