From Career Break to Project Expert: Emma’s Route Back into the Workforce

After a career break, Emma Jardine returned to the workforce through temporary roles in customer service. While grateful for the opportunity, she quickly realised the work did not align with her interests — and she was ready for a change. Her search for something new led her to ITOL Recruit’s Project Management Job Programme.

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Starting Over with Purpose

After a career break, Emma Jardine returned to the workforce through temporary roles in customer service. While grateful for the opportunity, she quickly realised the work did not align with her interests — and she was ready for a change.

Her search for something new led her to ITOL Recruit’s Project Management Job Programme.

Choosing Project Management with a Guarantee

What stood out to Emma was the structure of the course and the job guarantee — offering placement within six months or a refund. This gave her the confidence that the programme was focused on real outcomes, not just theory.

She enrolled and began working through a comprehensive curriculum that included:

  • PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner
  • AgilePM Foundation
  • Change Management Foundation

Support That Led to Success

Emma passed all her exams on the first attempt and received a distinction in the virtual project management assignment. She credits this success to her tutor, Gregory, whose support helped her feel confident and well-prepared.

Even as her recruitment advisor changed during the process, Emma continued to receive excellent support — particularly from Greg, who took the time to understand her goals and preferences.

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Securing a New Role in Engineering

With Greg’s help, Emma secured a fulfilling position as a project expert in an engineering firm. The role aligned with both her skill set and the direction she wanted her career to take.

Spreading the Word

Impressed with her experience, Emma recommended ITOL Recruit to friends and family. Her best friend’s girlfriend and her brother have since enrolled, inspired by her story and outcome.

A New Chapter with Confidence

Emma’s journey highlights the power of structured training and personalised support. For anyone looking to return to the workforce or make a career shift into project management, she sees ITOL Recruit as a clear and effective route.

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