She's Back: Your Guide to Returning to Work

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Urbane Publications, 2018 - Business & Economics - 240 pages
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CMI MANAGEMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019. Women's careers twist and turn. Women step back or step away for so many reasons. Then, let's face it, returning is tough. Whether you are coming back after a break, or looking to ramp up a level, this book is an essential guide and helps you succeed. You'll learn the truth about how the recruitment market really works; how to craft a narrative that explains your value; mobilise a network to support your ambitions and find work that will work for you. Examples of real women's struggles and winning strategies provide inspiration and will enthuse you about how to make your own comeback. Lisa and Deb draw on years of research across several different sectors and their experience of working with and listening to the stories of thousands of women to provide a fresh, pragmatic and above all useful handbook for today's fast evolving job market. In a world of MeToo and Time's Up, She's Back. And so are you.

About the author (2018)

Lisa Unwin is the founder of She's Back, a business whose purpose is to enable business to access the unique talent in women returning to work after an extended career break. A former partner with Arthur Andersen Business Consulting and Director of Brand and Communication at Deloitte, Lisa had a 20 year career in professional services prior to setting up She's Back. Deb Khan combines two successful careers, leveraging her background in the creative arts. She has a proven track record affecting change across a wide range of businesses in the Advertising & Media, Technology, Charity & Education sectors. Deb is a results driven Trainer, Workshop Leader, Facilitator & Coach.

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