Like most things in life, the hardest part of AI is getting started. In March, we shared a blog post on two reasons every returner should be using AI. As a former returner and current Path Forward board member, I thought it would be helpful to share how I started incorporating AI into my daily life more tactically. Job searching. During a recent search, a friend introduced me to Jack…
You put your career on hold to care for someone who needed you and kept a household running while holding everyone else together. And now you’re staring down a job market that feels like it moved on without you – especially with the advent of AI. Here’s what you need to hear about AI: you are not behind. You are not out of touch. And you are absolutely the kind…
Informational interviews are casual meetings where you scope out potential jobs and learn activities in your industry. Depending on the connection, you may be able to get advice on your career path. The important thing about informational interviews is that you’re letting people know you’re on the job market and are looking for details to help you in your search. So you’ve scored an informational interview with an amazing person…
For many caregivers, returning to the paid workforce after a career break is a chance to rethink not just when to return, but how. If you’re considering pivoting into a new field, it may require more time, planning, and reflection than stepping back into your previous role, but it is absolutely possible. A career pivot isn’t about starting from scratch. It’s about building on your experience in a new…
If you’ve been out of the paid workforce for a few years (or many), confidence can be one of the hardest things to rebuild. Not because you’ve forgotten how to work, but because so much has changed. And the longer the gap, the more common it is to feel disconnected from your last job title. For caregivers returning to work, remember this: your experience didn’t disappear during your career break.…
Deepika joined Wells Fargo in 2025 after successfully completing the Wells Fargo Glide – Relaunch USA returnship. She joined as a Financial Controls Analyst and has been loving her time back after over 7 years out of the paid workforce. Here is what she has to say about her experience: What type of work did you do before stepping away from the workforce, and how long were you out? I…
Video interviews have become a standard part of the hiring process, and often used at any stage of the process. If you’ve been away from the workforce for a few years, the technology may feel intimidating. The good news is that it’s never been easier to prepare and shine on camera. Here is our advice for how to put your best (virtual) foot forward! 1. Find your space and manage…
Going back to work after a career break is a big change for you and your entire family. Whether you’re just starting your job search or preparing for your first day in a new role, planning ahead can make the transition smoother and far less stressful. Here are five ways to set your family up for success. 1. Get the Whole Family Involved A new job means new routines at…
Interviews are probably top of mind as you start your return to work journey. They can be a stressful experience for anyone, but maybe even more so after a career break because you’re wondering how to discuss your employment gap. How do you explain your reasons for taking a career break? How much detail should you go into about the circumstances behind your break? It can be nerve-wracking to put…
One question we are often asked is how do I write a resume when I haven’t worked, professionally, for years. And it’s tough because most “how to deal with a resume gap” advice is aimed at people who have been out of work for several months, not years. So here’s a high-level guide to writing a resume when you’ve been out of the workforce for a long time and are…
