Returning to the workforce after extended leave is not an easy process for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for women. With technology moving faster every day and the skills gap getting bigger the longer you’re out of the workforce, women returning to the workforce after an extended leave may worry that they won’t have the skills necessary to keep up with the ever-changing landscape. Here are some examples of how you can return to work after an extended leave.
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Career Catch-22: What to Do When a Promotion Threatens Your Benefits
Promotions at work are great for your career, but they can mean putting any public benefits that you receive at risk. You’ve got a tough choice to make, and there are a number of factors you will need to consider in order to do what is best for your future. Advancing in your career and managing your money well will impact your well-being for years to come. Whatever path you choose, make sure you are investing in your own long-term best interests.
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Want to Jump-start Your Career? Consider a Credential Program
If you feel like you can’t dedicate the time or money to work toward a college degree right now, spending a few weeks or months earning a credential may be a good alternative, positioning you to make more money than you would without any training and in less time than a degree. You may even get a paycheck while you are still training.
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What You’re Worth: Three Tools to Research Job Compensation
Whether you’re evaluating a new job offer or seeking to negotiate your existing pay, it’s important to enter the conversation with the employer armed with evidence. No longer is salary information a secretive topic—many websites now collect and share this information, making it easy to see where you stand. Here are three websites you can use to see what people similar to you are earning in your region.
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Navigating the World of the Gig Economy
The joke that whatever X is, “there’s an app for that,” is more accurate than funny anymore. The “gig economy” has reached the point where personal services—cleaning, driving, delivery, odd jobs—are operating in the same space as traditional contract and freelance employment like graphic design, IT support and home health care. These services are usually accessed via a smartphone app that connects a registered worker with a client in need.
Transferring Military Skills to the Civilian Workplace
Military veterans bring many skills to their communities when transitioning back to life as civilians. Oftentimes, the skills gained in the military can be transferred to a civilian career. Identifying transferable skills is a key step to successfully transition from a military to civilian career.
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Ten Ways to Turn an Internship into a Full-time Job
An internship is an exciting time. You wanted to build skills with the company, and they wanted you to come and learn from them. They gave you a position and put you to work, maybe for the first time. But you have longer-term goals.
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The Science of Building Relationships at Work
Building and maintaining relationships at work are often critical to advancing on the job. Having the technical skills to do the job gets you in the door, but it isn't enough to help you advance into management and leadership positions. For that, you need to understand how to relate to others.
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Interview for Introverts: Three Ways to Prepare
On the surface, job interviews seem to favor candidates who are extroverted. People who are extroverted get their energy from talking with other people, and often have an easier time answering questions on the spot. Where introverts gain their competitive advantage is in their natural tendency to prepare and reflect before entering a situation. If you’re an introvert, here’s how you can leverage your preparation abilities for interview success.
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Four Ways to Customize Your Résumé for Each Job Application
You’ve probably seen references to customizing your résumé to each job you apply for, as it’s one relatively easy way to increase your chances of standing out as a candidate. What exactly does that mean, though? Here are suggestions for four major components of most résumés.
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How to Make a Five-year Plan for Your Career
Building a successful career is ultimately about setting and meeting goals—to earn a certain credential, have a certain job or make a certain salary. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is a common interview question. Do you know how you’d answer the question and what it means for your career path?
Eight Online Options to Build Your Skills and Learn New Ones
Whether you want to do it for your career or just to explore your interests, it’s a good idea to continuously learn over the course of your life. Skills need to be sharpened, after all, and new talents developed, and it’s always fun to explore a personal interest. Here are just a few of the platforms that you can turn to for learning.
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