How Do You Begin?
When women have been out of the workforce for a while, they often feel disconnected from their professional selves. They may also have lost contact with former colleagues. They may not have stayed current in their former industries. They may feel less professional confidence. But there is hope – companies have become more interested in attracting women to return to work – but how does one begin?
Our Process Together
Where are you today?
- Get clear on your situation today – why do you want to return to work?
- Explore your life values – where does a career fit now?
- Prioritize your values – what is your ideal work/life balance?
- Identify your skills from your first career – what did you do best?
- Figure out which skills from your volunteer work are transferrable – how did you develop while on your career break?
What’s your future?
- Pinpoint careers that fit your values and lifestyle – which ones are best?
- Zero in on careers that are most meaningful – which ones will be fulfilling?
- Articulate your ideal work environment – what work culture makes you comfortable?
- Develop strategies to pursue your goals – how do you do it?
Develop a plan
- Create your action plan – a step-by-step process, with accountability
- Address your resume gap with new skills developed in volunteer work
- Develop your effective networking strategy – in-person and online
- Create your impactful career narrative
- Develop strategies for flexible work arrangements
- Write your results- and skills-based resume – tailor your cover letters
- Hold mock interviews – build confidence
- Feel supported – throughout the process
I can help you find the right work/life balance for you
I am married with two children; I have a personal understanding of the importance of work/life balance. The majority of my 25-year career was spent working full-time as an employee in office settings. But I have first-hand experience working in a variety of flexible work situations:
- Part-time employee in the office
- Part-time remote employee
- Full-time remote employee
- Contractor
- Project basis
I have developed effective strategies for flexible work arrangements that are advantageous to both employers and employees.