Best Jobs For Parents Returning To Work
Beverly Israely spent a decade in real estate banking and then took two years off after her second child was born. Early in 2006 she was ready to go back to work but not back to banking. Now she’s an executive recruiter.
“It’s a great career for a mother,” says Israely, 40, who started a real estate practice at GloCap Search in New York City. She’s home before six most nights.
A bonus: “This is the first job I’ve ever really loved.”
“Companies are expanding the traditional model of work,” says Cali Williams Yost, author of ‘Work+Life: Finding the Fit That’s Right for You.’ “It’s an awareness that great talent comes in a lot of different forms.”
To find the right spot for you, take these steps.
1. Stay involved. Keep your network going if there’s even a slight chance you’ll go back to work one day.
2. Get back in the game. Join a professional organization and attend conferences to make contacts and catch up on best practices.
3. Make your volunteer work count. Put your pro bono accomplishments on your résumé.
4. Redefine success. Don’t raise the bar so high that you feel like you’re missing it.5. Find the right fit. Look for a recruiter that meets your needs. Mom Corps, On-Ramps and other placement firms specialize in companies that are recognized for giving more than lip service to work-life balance.
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