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International Women’s Day 2023 – #EmbraceEquity

The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is #EmbraceEquity  I‘ve been thinking about what this means to a woman returning to work after a career break. The words equity and equality are often used interchangeably. “Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities.” “Equity recognizes that each person has …

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1.For women, finding a job after a career break is tough

For women, finding a job after a career break is tough!

According to a LinkedIn survey conducted in 2022, around 78% of working women said that they take career breaks to improve their well-being, plan career changes and boost their confidence at work. But finding a job after a career break is tough, primarily because of the tremendous stigma associated with it among recruiters and employers. …

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With preparation and the right mindset, you can successfully sail through interviews!

Sailing through Interviews – after a career break

Meenakshi is perhaps the most conscientious indePenn member I have met thus far. She meticulously followed ever step of the indePenn ABCD process (Assess, Bolster Confidence, Build Competency, Develop a plan), to complete her learning journey.  The next step was to attend the interview. She said she wanted “Interview Preparation & Coaching” As her interview …

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Final 24 hours before an interview

The Final 24 Hours: What to do a day before your virtual interview

Interviews can be daunting, and more so if it is your first one after a career break. Even if you have rehearsed your introductions and researched thoroughly, a stained shirt would be enough to throw things off balance. While external factors are not in your control, preparing in advance is. So, we have made this …

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