How to find a job after a long break

What is continuous work experience and why is it needed
If you think that the continuity of experience affects the size of the future pension, you are mistaken. Since 2002, only the length of service affects the size of the pension - that is, the period of official work. If you want a decent pension - make sure that there is a clearance under the Labor Code and the employer deducts insurance premiums.

Many believe that the payment of sick leave also depends on the continuity of work experience. And this is not so. The main thing is insurance experience. The sick leave is paid at a rate of 60% of the salary if the insurance experience is less than 5 years, 80% - if the experience is from 5 to 8 years and 100% - if you have been officially charged for 8 years or more.

But sometimes continuous work experience is still important - for accrual of benefits, allowances, etc. For example, those who are entitled to benefits for working in the Far North. Or state employees - health workers and teachers.

How to count continuous experience? Previously, work experience at one enterprise was considered continuous. Now you can change employers. The main thing is to work in the same profession and quickly find a new job. And for northerners - to stay in the northern regions.

Continuous work experience is maintained if:

They quit themselves - a break in work was no more than 1 month
live and work in the North - a break of no more than 2 months
fired for layoffs or for health reasons - not more than 3 months
went on maternity leave and childcare
quit to care for an HIV-infected child or a disabled child - until the child is 18 years old
a soldier or law enforcement officer quit after years of service and then returned to work - a break counts as an experience
How to look for work after a long break
They decided to look for work after a long break or the search for work dragged on - it's time to sit down and think. If you are interested in certain vacancies, use the maximum number of search methods:

Post your resume on specialized sites, for example, on GorodRabot.ru
Write a post on social networks
Browse Jobs
Notify all friends and acquaintances that you are looking for work
If you decide to change jobs, ask yourself simple questions:

What do I love and can do?
In what profession will my skills come in handy?
What am I missing to work in the profession of a dream?
Where can I learn this?
Why do I need a job?
How to explain a big break in work
They will be asked at the interview why they didn’t work for a long time. You need to answer very carefully. If you say that the financial situation allows you not to work, your motivation will cast doubt. If you couldn’t get settled for a long time, your competence is in question. I didn’t want to work - you certainly won’t seem hardworking and effective employee.

The main thing is to convince the employer that you are still an excellent specialist. How can I answer the question about a break in work:

Engaged in freelance. Checking this is quite difficult, but they may be asked to show a portfolio of work
Studied at the courses. Non-core courses can also be called, the main thing is that they did not sit idle
Refer to family circumstances - care for a sick relative or child. You cannot cheat, because this information is easily verified.
Perhaps you tried to work for yourself. Tell about it. Do not forget to conclude - although there was a demand for your services, you again wanted stability
Set yourself right - do not immediately expect a high salary offer. There is a certain distrust of a specialist who has not worked for a long time. Settle first for a minimum sufficient salary. And when you prove your worth to the employer, you can demand a pay increase. How to evaluate yourself in the labor market - read here.

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