As the economy slowly heats up, there is no better time to consider reentering the workforce. Employers are looking for top talent, and if you have skills they want, you could be in luck. Follow these tips to make reentering the work world easier.
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Update skills before you look for a job – volunteer, take online courses, explore internships. All help fill gaps and enhance your resume.
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Rework your resume – emphasize skills and successes rather than dates of employment. Showcase experiences and achievements.
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Be bold – call company HR departments about posted positions that interest you, and ask for an interview.
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Be humble – have friends review your resume, give you tips on networking and help you practice interview skills.
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Be visible – upload your resume to job-matching engines like Monster.com and staffing firms like Marketplace; they know of positions long before you will.
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Be a star – when you land an interview, stress your skills and work ethic rather than your time away. Draw parallels between the position and your real-life experiences.
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Be open-minded – consider part-time, project or contract work to "get in the door" to help you land a job that is a perfect fit for you.
You’ll find more tips and ideas in the Resources section of our website at
www.marketplacestaffing.com.