Author Archives: Susan Paolatto

We all know summer is a great time to do a little reading.  Here are some picks by the crew at We’ve Got This to motivate and inspire.                        Clare’s Pick Elevate by Joe Deitch    See it on Amazon You can read some, allContinueContinue reading “Top 5 Great Reads for Returners”

A common misconception among returners is that we are not hirable. That inner roommate likes to flood your brain with thoughts to convince you that you will never find a job. “I’m too old, no one will be interested” and “I’ve been away for so long; my experience is so outdated” are common refrains. So howContinueContinue reading “It’s your abilities, ​not your experience”

Fellow returners, do you sometimes feel that you are suffering from Returners’ Settling Syndrome? Ok, so maybe I made that name up, but it is a VERY REAL feeling. You know that stoic resignation you feel when accepting a position that isn’t exactly what you thought you would take. Why do we feel like we are “settling”ContinueContinue reading “The Returners’ Dilemma”

You GOT the job! After what seems like an eternity of looking you are ready to start your new job. You have that feeling you get on a roller coaster as you head for the first drop, nervous but excited. There is a vision in your head of a parade heralding your triumphant return toContinueContinue reading “A Perfectly Imperfect Re-entry Tale”

So a new year is upon us. For many, its a time of resolutions and new beginnings. To be honest, I don’t make a new year’s resolution. I haven’t made them in years. I find the idea of making a pledge to do something that I really have no commitment to doing and then feelingContinueContinue reading “New Beginnings”

I was talking with some fellow women returners, well not really talking more like corresponding. We were messaging each other. Frustration with the lack of progress in finding a job was one of our topics. Something we certainly can all relate to. It got me thinking about a previous post Never Give Up! How to KeepContinueContinue reading “Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming….”

One resource that all of us connected to this blog have used is a company called reacHIRE. They help women who have taken a break get back to the paid workforce. In our blog post, Looking Beyond Ourselves, I wrote about the importance of networking and  gave some suggestions on how to make those networking connections. But whatContinueContinue reading “reacHIRE”

Asking for help can be one of the most difficult BUT one of the most essential activities  “returners” should do when looking for a job. In one of our earlier blog posts,  Taking the First Step – So now You have Decided to Go Back to Work  our blogger, Clare Graham, offered some thoughts about networkingContinueContinue reading “Looking Beyond Ourselves”

Ouch! Rejection hurts. No-one ever likes to hear the words “You aren’t the one.” However, rejection is a regular and normal part of the job search process. There is the “I’m sorry, we went with someone else” message you receive after a set of really good interviews. Or how about the “I’m sorry, after reviewing yourContinueContinue reading “Never Give Up! How to Keep a Positive Attitude”

Going back to work can be a stressful time for you and your family.  Many of us don’t think about keeping our mind and body healthy as an important part of the job search process.  But it is! So you have decided to go back to work and there is so much to do -ContinueContinue reading “Health and Wellness Tips”