Do you have a favorite job search resource? We polled the Path Forward staff and these are our current favorite websites, apps, tools, books, and more. They’re listed below in alphabetical order. Check them out for something new, different, or fun to get things done, keep organized, and stay motivated on your job search and return-to-work journey. If you have a favorite resource to share, let us know! Alison Recommended…
Returning to work after a career break can be daunting in many ways. One common uncertainty among returners is what level of jobs to apply for. Many returners who’ve achieved seniority in their professions assume that, because of their breaks, they’ll only be offered positions that are lower than the previous career level they’ve managed to achieve. However, when job searching — with or without a break — the best…
If you’ve set a goal of restarting your career this year, you’ve come to the right place. Of course writing “Get a job” at the top of a blank piece of paper may feel a bit daunting. Where do you start? Like most big goals, it helps to break it down into smaller, actionable steps you can take. One important step is to find your cheerleaders. Yes, this is just…
Recording Watch a recording of this June 20, 2023 webinar to learn about returnship opportunities at Motorola Solutions, CDK Global, and Warner Bros. Games. Resources View or download the slides from this webinar. Ready to apply? Learn about each company’s program and check out the roles that are now open up for applications at: Motorola Solutions CDK Global Warner Bros. Games
Job searching is no fun. It’s a lot of work and for all that effort, you may get ghosted or rejected outright. Noone wants that. “The job search can feel very lonely, very difficult, and very discouraging,” says Emily Askri, program manager at Path Forward. “It’s especially hard when you’re on that journey alone.” But here’s some great, research-backed news: there’s something super simple you can do to make your…
Recording Watch a recording of this June 15, 2023 webinar to learn about the Wells Fargo Glide – Relaunch Program for Fall 2023. Resources View or download the slides from this webinar. Ready to apply? Check the Wells Fargo page on Path Forward to see job links for 50+ returnship opportunities once applications open on June 20.
Has it been awhile since you last went into an office? If so, you may be wondering how things are different since you previously worked full-time. Many returners in the Path Forward community, for example, are coming off of career breaks of two years, five years, or ten years or more. A lot has changed! Rest assured, though, that your life and job experiences provide you with a solid foundation…
I’m a big fan of Patty Azzarello, a writer and executive coach. I find her advice really helpful. Much of it comes out of her experience in large organizations, but it’s often applicable to people working in companies of all sizes. One memorable blog post was about how to win a big promotion and, as usual, it has a lot of good advice. But that’s not why I’m sharing it…
As you think about returning to work, you may end up deciding that your previous career field is no longer the one for you. Maybe you worked in an industry that has become obsolete or your motivations have changed or you simply want to do something different. A fresh start may be exactly what you want and need! We call this “pivoting” and while it adds an extra layer to…
When people come to me for advice on restarting their careers, I always start with the same question: “Why do you want to go back to work?” There are a lot of ways to return to work. The path (pun intended) you choose may well depend on what your primary motivation is for returning. Having talked to hundreds of people looking to restart their careers, I can say that there…
