4 Steps to On-Ramp Back Into the Job Search After Taking a Career Break

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Recently, a member of my HIRED Job Search Accelerator community asked a very important and relevant question: how do I get back into the job search after years away?

If you or someone you know is preparing to take the plunge back into the working world, the four tips in this episode will familiarize you with how the job hunt landscape has changed and leave you feeling more confident in the career skills you still possess.

Prepare for this big transition by understanding:

• The importance of starting to send out resumes right now
• The key step for that very first cover letter
• Why reaching out to everyone in your network is a supportive strategy
• How to address that “gap in your resume”

Related Links:

• LinkedIn Learning course “Career Strategies for Women Re-Entering the Workforce” - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/career-strategies-for-women-re-entering-the-workforce/resilience-for-the-road-ahead
• Randstad Survey - https://swnsdigital.com/us/2018/10/it-takes-5-months-of-searching-to-land-a-job-study-finds/
• Prepare to Launch U - https://www.preparetolaunchu.com/
• Listen to the episode “Dealing With Low-Ball Job Offers” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode439
• Listen to the episode “Grow Your Professional Network in the New Year” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode435
• Listen to the episode “Marketing Yourself in the Job Search After a Career Break” - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode202
• HIRED: my Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethired