The Job Market Has Changed: Here’s Why Good People Aren’t Getting Hired
I’m going to tell you something that might surprise you. The way you were taught to find a job doesn’t work anymore. If you’ve been out of the workforce for years raising children, caring for aging parents, or for whatever reason, you’ve probably been told to update your resume, search job boards, tailor every application, […]
Stop Apologizing for the Gap on Your Resume
For years, the advice was simple: polish your resume, update your profile, and use the right keywords. Then AI changed the game. Now anyone can create a perfect-looking resume in seconds. Recruiters know that, so they are looking past the polish and asking what is real. That matters when you have a career gap. The […]
AI for Moms: The AI Advantage Mothers Never Knew They Had
When I went back to work 12 years ago, I was sure no one would hire me. I’d spent 18 years at home raising five children. My degree was in advertising, but while I was home, advertising had gone digital. Worse, I barely knew how to use a computer. I could use Word and Publisher. […]
Build Confidence, Skills, and Proof Before You Get Hired
When you have been out of the workforce for several years, applying for a job can feel like an enormous first step. You may worry that your skills are outdated. You may wonder whether you can still keep up in a professional environment. You may look at a job description and think, “I used to […]
Returning to Work After 40? You Have More to Offer Than You Think
Going back to work after years away can feel overwhelming. Maybe you stayed home to raise children. Maybe you cared for a parent, supported a spouse’s career, or stepped away because life simply demanded it. Now you’re thinking about returning. But questions keep running through your mind. Am I too old? Has too much changed? Will anyone even give […]
5 Interview Tips for Moms Returning to Work After a Career Break
Getting ready for an interview after years away from the workforce? Learn five practical interview tips to help you prepare with confidence, answer tough questions, and make a great first impression.
How to Choose Your Next Career When You Have No Idea What You Want
One of the most common questions I hear from women returning to work is: “What if I have no idea what I want to do?” You may know what you don’t want. You just aren’t sure what you do want. The good news? You don’t have to figure out your entire future before taking your next step. Many women think they need […]
The Resume Gap No One Talks About
We talk a lot about the employment gap. The years you weren’t working. How to explain it. How to talk about it without apologizing. How to make it sound like something other than what it actually was. But there’s another gap we almost never mention. It’s the confidence gap. It’s the distance between who you […]
The Hardest Part About the Job Search
The hardest part of a job search isn’t getting rejected. It’s the waiting. You spend hours updating your resume. You rewrite your LinkedIn profile. You carefully answer application questions and hit submit. And then you wait. And wait. And wait some more. And before long, you’re wondering if anyone even saw your application. Not hearing back from […]
How Returnships Help Moms Rebuild Confidence and Experience
If you’ve been away from the workforce for a few years, the idea of returning can feel intimidating. You may be wondering: Has too much changed? Will employers see my career gap as a problem? How do I get experience if no one will give me a chance? That’s where returnships come in. What Is a […]