How I Returned to Work and Relaunched My Career

I just got an offer to start working again after a 16 years break. Curious to listen to someone else's story.

How to get promoted when no one seems to see you because you work remotely? You get a lot of pat on the backs but you want to be able to level up in the next phase of your career, but seem stuck...

I quit my job - well I first took a sabbatical and then figured I didn't want to return. I have been up-skilling in product management and tech and working on startup ideas. However I have...

How to switch career ?

How to switch careers and get people to hire you.

Tips for getting past the inital screening recruiters age bias and job gap bias when you don't have connections, mentors, etc.

Looking to renter corporate after 3 year hiatus, but can't seem to catch a break. I have an MBA, volunteered, took classes to learn new skills, and had side hustle all within those years. How can...

I have 15 yrs of success selling technology before career break for family. After earning MIT MBA in 2016 I ran into ageism trying to find role after graduation. In 2017, I did a 6mth role with...

What were the things you did before applying or sending/posting your resume? & Did you have to explain the gap?

How do I leverage my transferable skills?

Is it possible to do too much? Too many side jobs? Or is it better to focus on one industry?

How can I market what I've learned and accomplished while staying home for a job? Although, many of my daily duties as a stay at home mom are not related to my previous experience in Sales...

I am looking to change careers as well as return to the workforce how should I go about my search

Was laid off 5 months ago due to COVID. I took the opportunity to take classes and make a career transition. Any advice or networking ideas?

Hey Eden, what were the hardest ways you had to "explain" yourself to people? Like actual or implied questions about why you took a career break. Or having to justify that you still have the...

Hi Eden, Congrats on your professional success - well deserved! Would you mind sharing a couple of examples of challenges you faced while trying to get back into the workforce after a long break...

How do you manage your work and life balance?

Is there anything you wish you knew or were prepared for in returning to work after a long career hiatus?

How long did it take from when you started the return process to when you landed? You returned to the company you left years earlier - did you try to return to any other companies and how...

What and how did you relaunch your career based on the existing skills you had and what could have been required in the new career you were thinking of pursuing?

I am trying to pivot to the financial services industry after a career break. One of the barriers appears to be location. All possible leads for me required relocations. Do you think the current...

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Can't wait to listen in!

Do you recommend having a mentor and if so what are specific objectives to consider as to what you want out of a mentoring relationship?

Looking forward to the conversation