There are so many factors that go into the salary that comes with a job offer. Evaluating that salary can also be an emotional experience, which can further complicate things. Especially when you’re trying to re-enter the workforce and reestablish your professional worth, navigating salary negotiations can be tricky. How do you create realistic salary expectations for yourself? And what do you do if asked to take a job significantly…
You just submitted an application for a job you’re really excited about. Congratulations! But as the days go by, your patience starts to thin waiting for a response. So what should you do? Follow up with the employer, of course! That said, it matters a great deal how you follow up, so here are our recommendations for how to do it successfully. Double check the job description before taking action.…
It’s fairly common for people to return to work after a career break through project-based work, consulting, or returnship programs. Because of the temporary or time-bound nature of these kinds of positions, we often hear how anxious people are about whether or not they’re on a path to success. This anxiety seems to be centered on what may be a narrow definition of success – will this company offer me…
You’ve been gaining new skills throughout your career break. Many of those skills and experiences are valuable in the workforce. But how do you translate those experiences in a way that recruiters and hiring managers will understand? The better you are able to articulate how your experiences have helped you develop skills that are valuable to a business, the more likely you are to persuade a potential employer that you…
Interviews are probably top of mind as you start your return to work journey. They can be a stressful experience for anyone, but maybe even more so after a career break because you’re wondering how to discuss your employment gap. How do you explain your reasons for taking a career break? How much detail should you go into about the circumstances behind your break? It can be nerve-wracking to put…
Recording Watch a recording of this November 1, 2023 webinar to learn about return-to-work opportunities at Northwell Health, PCAOB, and PepsiCo. Resources View the slides from this webinar. Ready to apply? Learn about Northwell Health, PCAOB and PepsiCo and check out the positions that are now open up for applications.
Recording Watch a recording of this October 19, 2023 webinar to learn how to prepare for technical interviews. Interviews for technical positions often include a skills component that fills returners with dread. It’s understandable. If you’ve been out of the workforce for several years, how can you show your technical competence when so much has changed? We’ve got you! This one-hour webinar provides insider tips and advice for conquering everything…
Recording Watch a recording of this October 5, 2023 webinar to learn about return-to-work opportunities at LHH. Resources View the slides from this webinar. Ready to apply? Learn about LHH’s program and check out the positions that are now open up for applications.
Recording If you haven’t had a job interview in awhile, you may be surprised when you get asked what are called “behavioral interview” questions. These are questions that ask you to describe how you handled a past job situation in a way that concisely conveys your impact. This can be hard to do and preparation is key! Watch a recording of this July 20, 2022 webinar to: discover how employers use the behavioral interview…
Earlier in my career, I remember reporting to a new office after a promotion. One of the first things I noticed was that everyone had a manila folder with a smile drawn on it on their desk. Curious, I asked a friendly face what the folders were for, and her matter of fact response of “they’re our smile files” let me know I was missing something. Seeing my confusion, she…
