This presentation provides advice for professionals returning to the workforce after being out of work for 5 or more years. It discusses considering one's career goals and relevant experience. It recommends exploring career options using online resources, conducting informational interviews, and joining professional organizations. Seeking guidance from a career coach experienced in working with professionals re-entering the workforce is also advised.

1. HELPING PROFESSIONALS
RETURN TO THE WORKFORCE
A 3-minute presentation
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2. CAN YOU RELATE?
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3. CAN YOU RELATE?
I have been out of the workforce for 5+ years.
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4. CAN YOU RELATE?
I have been out of the workforce for 5+ years.
I have been involved in different organizations and
used different skills but nothing consistent.
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5. CAN YOU RELATE?
I have been out of the workforce for 5+ years.
I have been involved in different organizations and
used different skills but nothing consistent.
I am willing to start in an entry-level position, but I
wonder if anyone will hire me.
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6. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
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7. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
What career do you want to pursue?
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8. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
What career do you want to pursue?
Why do you want to work in this field?
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9. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
What career do you want to pursue?
Do you have any paid or unpaid experience to support your career choice?
Why do you want to work in this field?
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10. BASED ON YOUR
ANSWERS YOU
CAN BEGIN
LOOKING INTO
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11. This site is a great resource to get you started.
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/toolkit.aspx
BASED ON YOUR
ANSWERS YOU
CAN BEGIN
LOOKING INTO
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12. This site is a great resource to get you started.
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/toolkit.aspx
BASED ON YOUR
ANSWERS YOU
CAN BEGIN
LOOKING INTO
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Schedule informational interviews to get first-hand
information.

13. This site is a great resource to get you started.
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/toolkit.aspx
BASED ON YOUR
ANSWERS YOU
CAN BEGIN
LOOKING INTO
S O N I A C A R E E R C O A C H . C O M
Schedule informational interviews to get first-hand
information.
Join the professional organization of your industry.

14. BUT BE SURE TO...
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15. BUT BE SURE TO...
Write down your
reasons for choosing
this career.
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16. BUT BE SURE TO...
Look at job postings to
understand the
qualifications needed to
enter into this profession.
Write down your
reasons for choosing
this career.
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17. BUT BE SURE TO...
Speak with a coach who
has experience working
with professionals
returning to the
workforce.
Look at job postings to
understand the
qualifications needed to
enter into this profession.
Write down your
reasons for choosing
this career.
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18. LET'S DISCUSS NEXT STEPS
I am a faith-based bilingual Coach, who has
worked with hundreds of professionals returning
to the workforce.
My goal is to provide each client small actionable
steps to help them become professionally
successful.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free
to contact me at sonia@soniacareercoach.com.
Wishing you the very best in your life & career!
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I accepted a job yesterday. Today was
the first day. It all happened in a
whirlwind but I am all set!
Thank you for being there for me and
helping me through all of this! You
provided great support during my job
hunt.
Ashley S.
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