Writing a Resume After More Than a Few Years Out of the Workforce

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…

4 Tips to Boost Your Self-Confidence When Job Searching

As a return to work and leadership coach, I have coached hundreds of individuals returning to paid work after a career pause. In my experience, one of the most common hurdles to overcome is a lack of self-confidence. A lack of confidence often arises in situations where the outcome is uncertain, you are trying something new (or that you haven’t done in a long time), or you are taking on…

Recommended Job Search Resources: Staff Picks 2023

Do you have a favorite job search resource? We polled the Path Forward staff and these are our current favorite websites, apps, tools, books, and more. They’re listed below in alphabetical order. Check them out for something new, different, or fun to get things done, keep organized, and stay motivated on your job search and return-to-work journey. If you have a favorite resource to share, let us know! Alison Recommended…

Should I Take a Lower Level Job When I Return From My Career Break?

Returning to work after a career break can be daunting in many ways. One common uncertainty among returners is what level of jobs to apply for. Many returners who’ve achieved seniority in their professions assume that, because of their breaks, they’ll only be offered positions that are lower than the previous career level they’ve managed to achieve. However, when job searching — with or without a break — the best…

[Recording] Restart Your Career at Motorola Solutions, CDK Global, and Warner Bros. Games

Recording Watch a recording of this June 20, 2023 webinar to learn about returnship opportunities at Motorola Solutions, CDK Global, and Warner Bros. Games. Resources View or download the slides from this webinar. Ready to apply? Learn about each company’s program and check out the roles that are now open up for applications at: Motorola Solutions CDK Global Warner Bros. Games

What Every Returner Ought to Know About Community

Job searching is no fun. It’s a lot of work and for all that effort, you may get ghosted or rejected outright. Noone wants that. “The job search can feel very lonely, very difficult, and very discouraging,” says Emily Askri, program manager at Path Forward. “It’s especially hard when you’re on that journey alone.” But here’s some great, research-backed news: there’s something super simple you can do to make your…

[Recording] Spotlight on the Wells Fargo Glide – Relaunch Program, Fall 2023

Recording Watch a recording of this June 15, 2023 webinar to learn about the Wells Fargo Glide – Relaunch Program for Fall 2023. Resources View or download the slides from this webinar. Ready to apply? Check the Wells Fargo page on Path Forward to see job links for 50+ returnship opportunities once applications open on June 20.

What’s Different About Working Now Compared to When I Was in the Workplace?

Has it been awhile since you last went into an office? If so, you may be wondering how things are different since you previously worked full-time. Many returners in the Path Forward community, for example, are coming off of career breaks of two years, five years, or ten years or more. A lot has changed! Rest assured, though, that your life and job experiences provide you with a solid foundation…