Returning to the Workforce with Confidence
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Have you been away from the workforce for an extended period and want to resume your career? Maria Wright, now a Senior Consultant at Deloitte was looking to make the transition, and thanks to Deloitte's ENCORE program, she was able to refresh her skills, gain relevant experience, and with...
Have you been away from the workforce for an extended period and want to resume your career? Maria Wright, now a Senior Consultant at Deloitte was looking to make the transition, and thanks to Deloitte's ENCORE program, she was able to refresh her skills, gain relevant experience, and with the assistance of a coach, rejoin the workforce with confidence. In this chat, you'll have the opportunity to ask Maria anything about her decision to return to work, how she got into the program, and what her experience was like. She'll be joined by Anjali Sinha, Senior Manager of Talent Strategy & Innovation at Deloitte, who can answer your return-to-work questions from a hiring managers perspective - you won't want to miss this!
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Can you talk about the transition back to work? Challenges and opportunities?
By: Johanna, Program ManagerPosted on 2019-11-06 -
Hello, 1) I am open to relocating. How receptive are return-to-work employers to candidates who are open to relocation (even one who could self-relocate) ? 2) Should I apply to returnships even...
By: Christina, Scrum MasterPosted on 2019-11-06 -
How to reach out to the recruiter and how to know who are the recruiters who are willing to help
By: KhushbooPosted on 2019-11-06 -
What did you do during the break to stay relevant ?
By: Neha, Engineering ManagerPosted on 2019-11-06 -
How to stay positive during this job search especially I keep thinking about the career gap as burden.
By: Hamna, Product Content CoordinatorPosted on 2019-11-06 -
What abilities the recruiters expect us be to acquire while we are on a gap? Of course none of us is doing nothing during our gaps so what should we be able to demonstrate to recruiters in an...
By: Ana, Talent Development ConsultantPosted on 2019-11-06 -
Advice on the best way to ask a company for solid feedback on why they DIDN’T hire me? When I decided to take the time off, I didn’t think a 1.5 year break was a big deal, yet I’ve been surprised...
By: Alora, AssociatePosted on 2019-11-06 -
Hi Maria & Anjali , I had 5 yrs of career gap and trying to rebuild my career in informatica .It's so frustrating and depressing too. No , one wants to take career gap candidates. They are ready...
By: DeepikaPosted on 2019-11-06 -
How did you insure your skills remained relevant to Corporate America.
By: BeverlyPosted on 2019-11-06 -
How to talk about the career gap in the resume or interview
By: Chaithra, Business AnalystPosted on 2019-11-06 -
Is a job typically filled once applications are no longer accepted?
By: Tameka, Team LeaderPosted on 2019-11-06 -
How to deal with anxiety? And how to market your profile while searching for a job after a gap?
By: Sonal, Data Analytics AssociatePosted on 2019-11-05 -
How do you address not having a real “passion” about any particular area/field but just wanting to work.
By: CatPosted on 2019-11-05 -
I took 2 years off to have and raise my baby. How can I start searching again and address my 2 year break.
By: Kim, Technical Program Project ManagerPosted on 2019-11-05 -
Do you have advice for consultants who wish to return to a more corporate environment.
By: Jeannie, Social MediaPosted on 2019-11-05 -
How can you convince the interviewer you can do a job with much more capabilities when you are applying after a long gap of say 3 years?
By: Shweta, DeveloperPosted on 2019-11-05 -
I would also love to learn more about Deloitte's ENCORE program & join the conversation.
By: Tanya, Customer ServicePosted on 2019-11-05 -
Would love to hear more about the Deloitte ENCORE program!
By: Swati, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2019-11-04 -
How can you convey your commitment to your professional life after taking extended maternity leave? This is the toughest hurdle I've faced, employers are quick to hire a new mother.
By: Charisma C., EditorPosted on 2019-11-04 -
I am going into tech after I pass my certification. What advice do you have for someone who has no work technical skills?
By: Margaret, SalesForce AdministratorPosted on 2019-11-03 -
I don't even know where to start when it comes to returning to a 'job' after having pursued my own interests for a few years, 7 that is. Would you recommend a cover letter explaining, or...
By: Monika, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2019-11-03 -
Is going back full time better for your career? How can you adjust your career to work with your new family but still be there for your team?
By: Kayleigh, QA EngineerPosted on 2019-11-03 -
After 7 years out of the workforce, I am now going into the Tech space, after attending a community college and then a coding bootcamp to make sure I have current skills. Any suggestions on how to...
By: Heather, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2019-10-31 -
I’m starting my career again after more that 15 years gap and I’m in need of guidance
By: LeilaPosted on 2019-10-14
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