A collection of books and articles to help if you're considering a career break.
Online books, guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Get the best From a career break: How to make the most of your time away from the office
A & C Black (A & C Black, 2006)
This book covers all the key issues for anyone thinking about time out from the office. Includes how to make the most of a career break, weighing up the pros and cons of a career break, thinking about values and priorities, exploring the options open to you, assessing your financial situation, investigating flexible working and getting back into the swing of things
Balance your life and work: How to get the best from your job and still have a life
A & C Black (A & C Black, 2006)
This book offers practical advice on how to regain your equilibrium and keep work in its place. It helps you work out your own priorities, reduce your stress levels, and take positive action to make your life easier. Includes a chapter exploring the benefits of career breaks.
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Online articles
The library provides access to a range of articles in full text from leading business, finance and management journals.
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Useful links
Career support
Articles and advice from the ICAEW on career progression, career breaks and redundancy, finding a job and working internationally.
Articles and books in the Library collection
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