Her Next Chapters
This podcast is for moms with an empty nest on the horizon who are reclaiming & redefining their identity outside of motherhood, which might include a job search. On this show we’ll have raw conversations about our ever-changing roles as moms, hear from women who restarted their careers, and share tactical tips for a successful job search after a career break.
Her Next Chapters
3. Strategic Volunteering: Ways to get current, marketable experience
If you’ve been out of the workforce for an extended period, one of the biggest challenges in finding a job is that your work experience is out-of-date. So the important question is, how do you gain current work experience if you’re unemployed and have been for several years? In this episode, we will explore strategic volunteering and several other ways to gain current experience. Doing so will expand your network and help bridge the gap from your last professional role to your next.
Resources and organizations mentioned in the episode include the following:
www.volunteermatch.org
www.UnitedWay.com
www.idealist.org
www.catchafire.org
www.iRelaunch.org
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Email me directly at christina@hernextchapters.com
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