Sending You Forget-Me-Nots

Sending You Forget-Me-Nots

Whether you’ve taken a sabbatical, have been on maternity leave or you’ve been working abroad, returning to the industry is always difficult. This week sports anchor and broadcaster Georgie Bingham, shares her experience and highlights the importance of ‘staying in touch.’

“The chance to work abroad is something many of us yearn for and, three years ago, I grabbed such an opportunity with ESPN in the USA. Now back in the UK, I’m scaling the peaks and troughs that are finding work again when you’ve been out of the local market for a while….I am proud and glad that during my time in the US I bothered to make the effort to keep up with contacts, former colleagues, and acquaintances because they’re the people who will make my transition back to the UK easier. Regardless of whether you’re away or simply take a contract with a single employer long term, it’s all about ensuring you remain in people’s thoughts. Fundamentally, everyone you ever work under, alongside or meet in your career is your next potential employer.”

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