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Relaunchers Networking at Washington, D.C. Career Relaunch Forum
It’s common knowledge that most people get their jobs through someone they know. What’s less well-known is that most people get their jobs through someone they do not know very well. That’s because if someone within your inner circle had a job to offer you, they would have already done so. Unless your best friend or your brother-in-law can give you a job, you’ve got to get outside your circle of close friends and family to find out about potential opportunities. Here’s how to network effectively:
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In my last post I revealed my big epiphany about exactly what I need to do in order to find ultimate contentment and enlightenment. Like the fabulous book
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Rather than just assume “what’s the point, there are no jobs out there anyway”, think differently. Get out of the house! Use this time to meet people both informally and in more professional situations, whether it’s a school committee hearing, a women’s conference, a PTO meeting, a lecture at a university, a writer’s workshop, or sitting on the sidelines at your child’s sports event. Read More »
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A few days ago, Ana Patricia Ferrey of Inc.com released a brief article entitled: “Women: Re-entering Workforce Easy - A survey finds most women have no trouble returning to work after a leave of absence.” NYTimes.com also picked it up. It gives the impression that relaunching a career after a career break is a breeze, no problem at all. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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By Vivian Steir Rabin
At this time of year, a little over seven years ago, I had just returned from a two-day seminar at my alma mater for women who were in transition—either leaving the workforce, attempting to reenter or seeking to downshift into a job with less hours and/or pressure. The majority of us were trying to reenter and having a pretty difficult time of it. But just being with a roomful of smart women struggling with the same problem was inspirational, and I came home determined to make changes. Read More »
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