Returning to work after “time off” can be an extremely daunting challenge. Whether you took time off for childrearing, a leave of absence, health reasons, or educational endeavors, re-entering the workforce can bring with it both emotional and logistical barriers that must be overcome. Pesky, emotional questions may flood your mind like “who will hire me, what am I truly qualified to do,” and “where do I begin?” Logistically, you will likely need to assess your current skills, write a resume, build your network of contacts, purchase appropriate interviewing clothing, and brush up on your interviewing techniques. You will also want to consider your interests, work values, salary needs, and short and long term goals.
Lipstick Wisdom is dedicated to helping you with this challenge! We have scoured the web for the best information that we can find on re-entering the workforce. We know that with a recession upon us, many people are facing extremely difficult times. In fact, recent headlines note that more people are now unemployed than any time since 1994. Competition for good paying jobs is fierce, so we want to help you be as prepared as possible in your job search. Now is NOT the time to fly by the seat of your pants. You want a well organized, thought out approach to finding a job.
Here are seven key steps to prepare you for finding a job:
1) Determine your value in today’s marketplace.
Consider your strengths based on the activities you have managed and the lives you have touched since you last worked outside your home. In other words, heading the PTA, coaching your daughter’s soccer team, running the school’s annual auction, are all jobs that required some of the same types of skills that you will need in the workforce. Figure out how best to present these skills both on your resume and in an interview to communicate the VALUE that you will bring to an employer. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’re a stay-at-home mom trying to rejoin the workforce, chances are you have lots of questions about the smoothest path back to employment. Maggie Mistal, a career consultant on Martha Stewart Radio, has good advice for women re-entering the workforce.
What Should I Do With My Life? is used by far more than professionals at a mid-career reckoning point.
It’s widely read by those facing college graduation, and it’s been assigned to incoming freshman at some big universities like UMKC, Rutgers, Tenn State, and West Texas A&M.
One New York State Supreme Court Justice used it to counsel his son upon graduation. But it’s also picked up by those recently diagnosed with cancer who have been given a short time to live.
Many National Guardsmen have read the book after they return from their year tour, and one doctor contacted me from an Air Force base in Germany – he was giving the book to soldiers who had lost a limb (to help them accept the inevitable changes in their life).
Two famous actresses have read the book to help them understand the lives of regular people (Hah!!!), and one 17-year-old homeless youth in Denver was inspired by the book during the time he was getting off the streets.
Housewives read it as they contemplated reentering the workforce after years caring for their children at home.
A surprising number of retirees pass the book around, as a call to find a meaningful purpose in their retirement years.
Returning to work after a long absence is like learning to ride a bike: this video will show you how to discuss your time away from work as it relates to your work experience and get back in the groove.
In this video, you’ll learn about why “networking” is the most effective job hunting tool there is, as well as 5 major reasons how it can work for you in finding and getting the best job for you. In fact, building a network will be an asset for life!
Networking is the most powerful job hunting tool used today. However, to be effective, you must do it correctly. You will meet a lot of people and the more clearly you describe who you are professionally and what type of job you are looking for, the longer your growing network will remember you. In this video, you’ll be guided through the steps to have the job market remember you in your job networking efforts.
In Job Networking, the more people you have on your Contact List and in your network, the better. In this video, you’ll learn how to build three simple contact lists that will grow into a huge network of contacts and be willing to help you for a lifetime in building your career.
Networking for your next job or career move is a numbers game. Your goal is to meet as many people as possible. However, networking is time-consuming, and it is important to use your time efficiently. Time management is important for both you and your contacts. Here is a video that will help you decide the best contacts to see first.
Become an active member by registering now.
Subscribe to our content newsletters and email alerts. You can even contribute to Liptick Wisdom by uploading
your own content or content you have found on the web.
TO SEE SUBCATEGORIES
