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The Balancing Act: Managing Motherhood and Your Career

Posted on October 7, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

THE WOMEN’S CENTER’S LEADERSHIP SERIES PRESENTS: The Balancing Act: Managing Motherhood and Your Career The Women’s Center is pleased to announce an exciting evening workshop with nationally known journalist and women’s advocate, Kelly Wallace, Chief Correspondent, iVillage, and former CNN…

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Posted in Helpful Resources, Work-Life Balance

Are You Ready to Re-Enter the Work Force?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by LeeAnn — 1 Comment ↓

Leslie Simpson Leslie Simpson missed working. The Massachusetts mother of two boys had quit her job at a small design firm after her first was born and had been home for two years when she first felt the yearning. By…

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Posted in Family, Helpful Resources

Mommy Guilt & Stress When Re-entering the Work Force

Posted on March 16, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

by Peta-de-Aztlan The Good Mother: ”She remembers to serve fruit at breakfast, is always cheerful and never yells, manages not to project her…

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Posted in Helpful Resources, The Head Games, Volunteering

Emotional Obstacles to Relaunching

Posted on March 5, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

iStockphoto.com One of the biggest hurdles you may face as a relauncher is…yourself. You’re not alone if the mere thought of re-entering the work force makes you anxious, apprehensive, guilt-ridden, and doubtful of your abilities. For years, you’ve nurtured helpless…

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Posted in Family, Helpful Resources, The Head Games

More Online Job Sites

Posted on February 22, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

FreeStockPhotos.biz The internet is one of the most powerful job-search tools available, not just to women re-entering the workforce, but to anyone looking for a job. In addition to job listings, online job sites offer a wealth of information to…

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Posted in Helpful Resources, Networking, Resumes, Uncategorized

Online Job Sites

Posted on February 22, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

FreeStockPhotos.biz Floral designer, architect, cat adoption counselor, dental assistant. These are just a few of the 108 part-time job listings posted today on Craigslist for the Washington, D.C. area. And Craigslist is just one of hundreds of online job sites,…

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Posted in Helpful Resources, Networking, Uncategorized

Resources for Updating Skills

Posted on February 20, 2011 by LeeAnn — 1 Comment ↓

FreeStockPhotos.biz One of the biggest concerns voiced by women at Thursday’s Re-Entering the Workforce seminar at the local Women’s Center is technological obsolescence. It is a valid and very real concern. But as I’ve written about in previous posts, there…

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Posted in Helpful Resources, Networking, Updating Skills

Re-Entering the Workforce Seminar

Posted on February 18, 2011 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

FreeStockPhotos.biz Today I discovered a hidden gem — the local Women’s Center. It offers a wealth of programs and services, including counseling, financial and legal services, and career services. Today’s offering — a two-hour Re-entering the Workforce seminar. About 25…

Tagged with: career break, career services, Colleen Smith, re-entering the workforce, resume, The Women's Center
Posted in Helpful Resources, Interviewing, Networking, Resumes

Your Local Women’s Center

Posted on August 21, 2010 by LeeAnn — No Comments ↓

So I just discovered that there’s a local Women’s Center. An even bigger surprise — they’re offering a workshop “Re-entering the Workforce.” Two hours. Offered by the center’s therapist and career counselor. $35. Of course, I can’t go. Got a…

Tagged with: career counseling, re-entering the workforce, The Women's Center
Posted in Helpful Resources