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NO PAUSE IS PERMANENT

Real Women. Real Comebacks.

3 months to 10 years away — all came back stronger.

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Shanwi

15yr break · Now Scrum PM at Infosys

Infosys

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Ambika

5yr break · Placed in 2 months at Epsilon

Epsilon

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Gautami

3yr break · Placed in 1 month at Sapient

Sapient

Cisco

UiPath

Infosys

Epsilon

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Career Assessment

Your ProfileStep 1 of 7

PROFILE – STEP 1 OF 2

Let us start with you.

We use this to personalise your results and follow up with relevant support.

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Your ProfileStep 2 of 7

PROFILE – STEP 2 OF 2

Tell us about your career.

This helps us understand your background and tailor your results.

Years of Experience *

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Career Break Duration *

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Previous Industry *

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Last Role / Job Title *

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Current / Target Industry *

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Work Preference * Select all that apply

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Career Assessment

Career ConfidenceStep 3 of 7

SECTION 1 OF 4 — CAREER CONFIDENCE · 25 PTS

How confident are you feeling?

Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

This section is about your inner readiness. There are absolutely no wrong answers here.

1. I feel confident restarting my career *

Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree

Please rate this statement

2. I can confidently explain my career gap *

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3. I feel comfortable attending interviews *

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4. I feel professionally updated *

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5. I believe I can succeed again *

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Career Assessment

Career ConfidenceStep 3 of 7

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Section 1 Complete!

It takes real courage to reflect this honestly. You are doing brilliantly.

3 MORE SECTIONS TO GO

Remember — wherever you are right now is exactly the right place to start. Shanwi came back after 15 years. Your comeback starts here.

Career Assessment

Skills ReadinessStep 4 of 7

SECTION 2 OF 4 — SKILLS READINESS · 30 PTS

Let us look at your skills.

Skills can always be built – this helps us know exactly where to focus your energy.

Think about the skills relevant to the role you want — not just the role you left.

When did you last actively work? *

Less than 6 months ago About 1 year ago About 2 years ago 5 or more years ago

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Did you complete any certification in the last 6 months? *

Yes – I completed a certification No – not yet

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Technical / domain confidence *

1 = Very low; 5 = Very high

Very LowVery High

Please rate your confidence

Knowledge of current tools in your field *

1 = Very outdated; 5 = Fully up to date

Very OutdatedFully Current

Please rate your knowledge

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Skills ReadinessStep 4 of 7

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Skills section – done!

You are showing real self-awareness. That is one of the most valuable career skills there is. Just 2 more sections to go.

HALFWAY THERE – KEEP GOING!

Did you know? Women tend to underestimate their skills by up to 30%. Gautami came back after just 3 months and landed at Sapient. Your skills matter more than you think.

Career Assessment

EmployabilityStep 5 of 7

SECTION 3 OF 4 — EMPLOYABILITY READINESS · 25 PTS

How job-market ready are you?

Each of these signals your readiness to employers. Be honest – this shapes your action plan.

Each item below is worth 5 points. No judgement – just clarity.

Do you have an updated resume? (within 6 months) *

Yes – updated and ready No – needs updating

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Do you have an active LinkedIn profile? *

Yes – active and updated No – not updated or no profile

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Have you applied for any jobs recently? *

Yes – actively applying No – not yet

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Have you attended any interviews recently? *

Yes – attended interviews No – not yet

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Are you actively networking with professionals? *

Yes – actively connecting No – not currently

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EmployabilityStep 5 of 7

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You are on the home stretch!

One final section and your personalised Career Score is ready. You have done the hardest part.

LAST SECTION – YOUR SCORE IS ALMOST READY!

After this you will get your full Career Readiness Score, Gap Analysis and a Personalised Roadmap built just for you.

Career Assessment

Career IntentStep 6 of 7

SECTION 4 OF 4 — CAREER INTENT · 20 PTS

What does your next chapter look like?

Clarity of direction is a real career advantage. There is no wrong answer here.

What is your career goal right now? *

Restart the same career Switch to a new career Move into freelancing or consulting Start my own business Not sure yet – still exploring

Please select your career goal

How clear are you about your career direction? *

1 = Completely unclear; 5 = Crystal clear

Completely UnclearCrystal Clear

Please rate your clarity

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No Pause is Permanent. Every strong return
starts with this self-awareness. The right
guidance will accelerate your path.

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