Landing a New Job After a Career Break –…
Landing a New Job After a Career Break
Returning to work after a career break is daunting. The overwhelm of hundreds of jobs to apply to. The herculean task of re-writing your resume (and trying to hide the gap!). The stress of translating your skills so folks can understand what you bring to the table. Not to mention the utterly terrifying moment someone asks you, “so what’ve you been up to since your last job?”
Ack!
You’re not alone if you’re feeling just a little bit stressed at the prospect of job searching after your break. If you need practical solutions to help you apply and interview for new jobs with clarity and confidence, we’ve got the perfect thing.
Talk Outline:
This talk will focus on helping you reestablish your career and confidence after a career break. We’ll cover:
- How to assess your skills and strengths and identify the right job to target
- How to translate your accomplishments so you seem hireable
- A fill-in-the-blanks script to talk about your career break during interviews
- Strategies to conquer your fears and reclaim your professional identity
The goal of this talk is to give you the tools you need to be competitive on the job market after a break.
About Our Speaker
Abby Locke
Career Reinvention Coach for Women & Executives
Abby is a highly skilled career strategist and executive coach dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace career transitions with confidence, overcome challenges, and rediscover their professional purpose. With over two decades of experience working with global leaders and executives, Abby specializes in career branding, resume optimization, and creating strategies that open doors to transformative opportunities.
Her expertise lies in helping women return to the workforce after career breaks, guiding them to rebuild self-assurance, articulate their unique value, and achieve roles that align with their aspirations. Abby’s passion for empowering clients through tailored solutions has made her a trusted authority in career reentry and transition strategies.
On a trip to Costa Rica, Abby conquered her fear of heights by tackling 10 ziplines, proving that growth often comes from stepping outside your comfort zone!
Event Details:
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Attendance Notes:
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As part of this event we have the option of donation to the Pacific Association of First Nations Women for their scholarship fund for Indigenous women and girls. This is a concrete way - beyond land acknowledgement - to redistribute some of our collective financial privilege to support Indigenous women.
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