This article was originally posted in Silicon India.
A lot of working women take a 1 to 5 year mid-career break in order to look after their children when they are very young. Once the kids grow up, many women want to resume their careers, but very often hit a wall – their skills (especially if in the technical field) are considered obsolete, or they may not have experience with the latest tools or practices prevalent in their industries.
There are of course multiple things that women can do in order to prepare themselves for the transition back into the workforce. These include upskilling themselves via short term or longer term courses in their chosen field, networking with ex-colleagues to identify opportunities in their industry, and perhaps starting out with internships or unpaid voluntary roles to get a foot in the door.
A good option when looking at upskilling would be to enrol in some courses related to analytics and data mining. There are some very compelling reasons to investing time in learning about data mining and analytics. These include:
There are some real barriers to entry for women looking to re-enter the workforce after a long break. Even with extensive prior experience, women do find it difficult to land jobs if they go back into the job market with no recent experience. In order to sharpen their chances of being shortlisted for roles relevant to their experience and skills, they should invest in updating their skill set, especially with in demand technologies that can add real value to their overall resume.
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