The decision to take career off-ramps and on-ramps is not easy. I decided to step out of the workforce when my first son arrived. I loved my work but the demands of a Wall Street job with 60-80+ hour weeks were difficult. If I had gone back to work after my son was born I […]
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What You and Oprah Have in Common
When you think of someone with an amazing and captivating personal brand, who comes to mind? For me, it’s Oprah Winfrey. Oprah is well… Oprah. It doesn’t get much better than her for a personal brand! I love how Oprah owns every aspect of her being. She goes where her passions lead her, and she’s […]
Changing Your Outlook on Gmail for Work: Five Actions Returners Can Take Today
A common question we hear from returning women is around using Gmail and Google Drive for work. Before taking a career break, many women used Outlook as their primary email, calendar and collaboration tool. The possibility of returning to a completely different system is understandably daunting. That’s why at reacHIRE, we are passionate about making […]
Hiring Returning Women is the New Norm
Over the past few years, Corporate America has seen a steady increase in companies experimenting with return to work programs for returning women. Companies continue to dip their proverbial toe in the water, one returnship at a time. From Silicon Valley tech giants to Wall Street stalwarts and emerging growth innovators, companies are increasingly interested […]
Why I Have Snapchat… And Other Tales of Continuous Learning
A few months ago, I asked my reverse mentor (I also call him my son) to set me up on Snapchat. I’d heard teenagers and young adults talk about the social media platform, and although I already use Facebook and LinkedIn and even know who to follow on Twitter, I had no idea how to […]
10 Promises Every Working Mother Should Make
When Anna Jarvis created the first Mother’s Day in 1908, she envisioned a day of “sentiment” for mothers. For the first few years, people wore simple white carnations to show their support. By 1920, commercialism had taken over. Jarvis was so enraged she urged people to stop buying gifts for their mothers. She declared florists, […]
Finding Your Confident Self
All too often, women I work with are blind to their strengths. As women, we are prone to comparing ourselves to other people. This can be especially dangerous for women who have taken a career break. They look at friends and family who have stayed in the workforce and worry about how they compare. While […]
Using the Power of Three to Make a Lasting Impression
The key to making a lasting impression is to have a unique, genuine introduction. I often recommend researching the best Shark Tank pitches. Usually, the most gripping are those with a compelling story that complements the entrepreneur’s drive to succeed. In other words, they include something beyond the product. These stories resonate with the Sharks, […]
A Guide to Critical Conversations: Expressing your desire to return to work
When it comes to re-entering the workforce, there are certain steps that must be taken no matter what your professional background or personal circumstances. Some are more obvious than others, but when followed as a whole, I find women have a greater chance of success in the short- and long-term. First and foremost, I always […]
The Elevator Pitch: How to get beyond your résumé and make an emotional connection
People hire people. People don’t hire résumés. When given the opportunity to meet in person with your prospective employer, it is your chance to advocate for yourself. The importance of making a personal connection behind the chronological experience listed on your résumé is paramount. Any invitation for an interview is the employer’s opportunity to connect […]
