7 Tips For Pulling Off A Career Change
Career switching is a common occurrence for women re-entering the workforce. You’ve probably heard the statistic that the average working person will have 7 different careers in their lifetime. Women often make a conscious decision to return to the workforce in a...
Your Elevator Pitch Needs These 5 Elements
It’s hard to underestimate the value of a good elevator pitch. Having a clear, concise statement of who you are and what you’re looking for is key to job search success. So why do they call it an elevator pitch? Because it’s the pitch you’d deliver if you got into...
Guest Blog: Acquiring New Skills to Succeed in the Job Search
This week we have a guest blogger: Successful career relauncher Barbara Ann Spangler shares her return-to-work story. Barbara Ann talks about how she networked to discover an internship position and to learn what skills she needed to acquire to succeed in that role. ...
Building a Great Resume
There’s no shortage of advice on the internet for job-seekers when it comes to resumes. But women returning to work after a career gap have a special situation: You’ve been very busy while out of the paid workforce but don’t necessarily have a job title or...
My Back to Work Story
Two weeks ago I officially joined the ranks of the career re-launchers. After working a flexible, part-time schedule for the past 13 years so I could spend most of my time with our four young children, I started a full-time position. And I love it! I have to admit the...