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Returning To Work

By Stacey Hawley

I am a published author, career counselor and executive compensation specialist. My blog focuses on returning to the workforce after an extended leave of absence. Visit my website TheCredoCompany.com.

We all want to succeed at the interview.  Succeeding means connecting with the interviewers and making them want to offer you the job.  You want the interview to be YOURS.  It sh ... Read more...
Over and over again, I am amazed at the accomplished, successful, wonderful women I meet that lack self-confidence.  These women are powerhouses with amazing resumes, wonderful families and incredible experiences.  Yet, when the leave and re-enter the work ... Read more...
Getting a job can be a challenge, especially if you are changing careers.  Some individuals believe offering to temp or freelance is a viable and productive way to receive a full-time offer from a company.  But unless you are changing careers (or otherwise ... Read more...
A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there existed an economy full of companies that provided defined benefit retirement plans.  On top of their desired pay levels, these plans made hiring older workers VERY expensive.  Now times have changed. ... Read more...
Returning to work can be a challenge - and we expect the company to train us and help us be successful.  Many companies have structured training programs for getting new hires up to speed.  At the entry to mid-management levels of an organization, these progr ... Read more...
In today's competitive job market, job seekers are vying for jobs against hundreds of other eligible candidates.  And company's know - there are other fish in the sea. Networking, researching and preparing for interviews are all critical steps to improve your c ... Read more...
Sales is a game of numbers.  It is also the key to any business.  Sales means money.  Money means revenue and revenue means growth. But sales people get that money by managing clients and accounts.  Therefore their networks are critical. & ... Read more...
The traditional value proposition that existed between companies and employers was structured around loyalty.  In exchange for services provided, dedication, long hours and commitment, the company would ... Read more...
Returning to work after being at home takes confidence and direction.  Your resume needs to be specific and well-crafted to really sell your capabilities.  You want to eliminate any questions of "where is her priorities" or "can she really handle retur ... Read more...
As though returning to work isn't hard enough - especially after being home - the worst thing that can happen would be to accept the wrong job.  Wouldn't it be nice to ensure a job is a good fit BEFORE you take it?  Almost a slam dunk guarantee?   ... Read more...