First published 2020
Women face unique challenges when returning to the workforce after career breaks. Brzezinski tackles the most common obstacles head-on, from explaining resume gaps that span decades to building professional networks from scratch. The book addresses women who left work for childcare, career changers seeking new directions, and those recovering from job loss. Brzezinski provides concrete strategies for resume writing without current employment, networking techniques for those who feel disconnected, and methods for career pivoting when goals remain unclear. The author includes perspectives from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Meredith Vieira, and Tina Brown, alongside stories from professionals who successfully navigated workforce reentry. These real-world examples demonstrate how women overcame specific barriers and built fulfilling second-act careers. Brzezinski transforms the daunting prospect of workforce reentry into manageable steps, offering readers both practical tools and the confidence to pursue their professional goals.
Genres: business, self-help, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, real-world-examples
256 pages · Kindle Edition · Hachette Books