The end of summer and start of a new school year feels like a fresh start for everyone. The kids are older now – maybe your youngest is beginning full-day kindergarten. Or the oldest is off to college. Or your teen or preteen is super busy with activities. What about you? The back-to-school season is when many stay-at-home moms and dads begin to think about their own next steps. Maybe…
While on a career break, what are the best ways to prepare for your eventual restart? Kathryn Sollmann, author of Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman & What to Do Instead, shares her insights in a Q&A with Path Forward. Q: How do you recommend addressing career gaps on a resume? Should the reason for the gap be stated or not? I’m in the “honesty…
9 Celebs and Notables Who Slayed It After a Career Break Whatever your reason for putting your career on hold, making your way back into the workforce can be intimidating and unnerving. Will you be able to perform at the level you did before? Will anyone give you a chance to make a comeback? It may set your mind at ease to know you’re not alone. According to a recent…
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…
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…
A frequent question we get at Path Forward is: “Should I apply for returnships instead of applying for regular jobs?” Ultimately, only you can decide the best way to restart your career! We know, though, that many people with a career break find it’s difficult to be considered for full-time positions. The road back can be a steep one when you have a resume gap. Because returnships are purpose-built for…
Hello, summer! Sunshine, iced tea, and sleeveless tees. Is it really time to start thinking about fall? Why yes it is! For many caregivers, the end of the school year and beginning of summer is a time to re-charge and re-set. And, as the rhythms of your week changes, this may also be the perfect time to look ahead and get prepared to return to work in the fall. “Many…
As you embark on your career restart, you may find yourself having trouble defining your goals for returning to the workforce. We call this “finding your why.” Or, you could be wondering how to apply or translate your skills and experiences to the current job market. If any of this is true for you, engaging with a career coach may be the way to go. But before you dive headfirst…
Restarting your career can be a daunting journey. And like any journey, it’s best to take one step at a time. We’ve assembled the best advice from the Path Forward alumni community on how to restart your career. Whether you’ve taken time away to focus on caring for your kids, your family, or yourself, these tried and tested strategies will help you navigate the way back to work after a…
Returning to work after a career break is not just a big transition for you, but for your entire family! No matter where you are on your journey back to the workforce, it’s never too early to start preparing your family for your return and all the big changes that will come with it. Planning ahead will save you a lot of headache and stress in the long run. Here…
