Stacia joined Wells Fargo at the end of 2024 after successfully completing the Wells Fargo Glide – Relaunch USA returnships in the fall. She joined as a Senior Business Execution Consultant in Global Operations and has been loving her time back after 8 years out of the paid workforce. What type of work did you do before stepping away from the workforce? Before stepping away from the workforce, I worked…
If you are a caregiver it’s easy to feel like your career may have taken a backseat to other responsibilities. Yet, the truth is, caregiving can foster critical, transferable skills that are highly valued in the workplace. When you return to your career, these skills can provide an advantage, positioning you as a unique and resilient candidate. Let’s take a deeper look at some of the skills that are honed…
Networking has a branding problem. By Tami Forman Getting lunch or coffee with former coworkers is networking! Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash At the end of July I got the chance to speak at the Power to Fly Career Connections Summit. The title of my session was “Stop Networking, Start Connecting” and you can see the recording here. At one point the moderator asked me about tips and tricks for people who…
You’ve heard about them on TV. You’ve read about them in the news. They’re returnships, and they’re here to stay. Returnships offer a path back into the paid workforce for those on career breaks and are becoming more popular with employers and returners alike – and with good reason. Here are five reasons why returnships are great for society. 1. Returnships promote diversity in the workplace and begin to address…
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 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…
