That means, even if you're amazing (which you are), it's important to to make sure you avoid mistakes that leave you in the 60% of wanna-be returners.
So you fire off quick applications, send form letters and resumes that aren’t customized, basically disqualifying yourself before anyone even looks at your resume.
The fact, is most women don’t know how to sell themselves the way men do, which is why we end up earning less and get passed over for the best promotions.
You apply for low-paying jobs, thinking it might be a “stepping stone” or a “temporary gig” until you find your dream job. You put it off and put if off, always thinking, hoping, dreaming the Big Uplevel is just around the corner. Hear me, mama...
You don’t have to work your way up the ladder, get 5 years more experience, or earn another degree to land a great gig.
You just need to position yourself in the marketplace the right way, and get your face in front of the right people.
I'm betting in life you're a planner-type. Whether you're planning a birthday party, vacation, or trying to achieve any great outcome, you get organized and go step-by-step.
But when it comes to your job search, you just do what you can, whenever you can. The truth is, if you're serious about landing a better job in the timeframe you want, you'll need some structure. Because when the job you want opens up, it's the person who's prepared to take action that's going to be the one to land it. I want that person to be you.
You already have everything you need to launch your job search.
A computer, Google, tons of websites with advice, resume templates. How hard can this be, right?
The answer lies in the results. Are you getting responses, are you making progress, are recruiters stalking you over email? If not, it's because looking for work is complicated and those articles you find are created to get views, not support you. Not really.
This is not the time to D-I-Y. This is the time to allow experts who care, to help you. To ask yourself how is a great job worth to you. To skip the pedicure and polish up your job search strategy instead.
Many bad recruiters post job ads hoping and praying the the right candidate will apply (we call this post and pray). Similarly, many candidates (especially women) post a resume to Indeed, etc. and wait for recruiters to find them. But this won’t work anymore! Today there are millions of online applicants just like you and what’s worse, most companies are turning to algorithms to screen resumes. That means recruiters aren’t even spending 6 seconds reading resumes anymore and that resumes are filtered through prescreening computer programs. Today, if you’re serious about your search, you need to approach it systematically. And it’s easier than you think. I’ll show you how.
95% of the women I talk to tell me they don’t have any money to invest in their job search. My question... If your job is what pays your bills and feeds your family, isn’t this the single most important investment both time-wise and financially that you can make right now?
Think about what you spend on everyone else...And those memberships you're not even using...
Consider the hours your spending stressing, confused and scouring the web. What's an hour of your time worth (x 2 or 10)?
A job search investment is about as fun as buying a hammer, but if you want to earn more and land a better job faster; it's critically important to your life and your livelihood. Investing in the tools you need to land a better job is the ultimate act of self-care. You're not only worth it but it will pay for itself the moment you get that offer!
Imagine… an Executive Recruiter who’s worked for companies like Google and Amazon, placed thousands of candidates, and reviewed tens of thousands of resumes… can’t get a foot in the door after having twins and finds herself strung out, out of a job and out to lunch.
Yep. That’s what happened. And if this can happen to me, you certainly don’t have to feel embarrassed if it’s happening to you.
And here's the truth, the system is broken. There’s a gap between how women search… and recruiters find. So I've taken everything I've learned from my 20-year career as a recruiter for top-tier companies like Google, Amazon and Cisco, and packaged it up in one easy-to-digest course. From the tech you need to know, to handling resume gaps, interviewing with grace and negotiating a great salary.
Yes, you'll have a meticulous, step-by-step, job search plan that leaves nothing out and takes nothing for granted but you'll also increase your confidence, gain clarity and find support from like-minded women.
"The results blew me away: I went from zero replies to an inbox flooded with interview invites, or straight out offers. Seriously… if you want to land a job that makes you (and your family) happy, invest in yourself… if you’d like to skip days wasted hoping and praying for a response - do it. There were so many things I had no idea about and once I learned them, everything changed! Seriously, stop procrastinating. You’ll be glad you did. This was the best decision I ever made! "
The first and most often overlooked step to landing a better job, is knowing what you have to offer and how recruiting works today.
Module Highlights:
Lack of clarity is the #1 reason job searches get STUCK. Before you dive in, it's important to get really clear on exactly what you want, why you want it, and where to head to get it. Here we'll cover the techniques that will help you gain clarity so you can reach your goal faster.
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Wondering how your resume will stack up? Is your LinkedIn helping or hurting you? And what about this whole "personal brand" thing? Here we'll dive into the confusing and misunderstood world of resumes and LinkedIn and what you need to know as a mom on a mission.
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Research shows that 85% of jobs are filled via networking. For those who've been out of work for awhile the number may be even higher.
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You're making progress and the phone screens are starting to roll in! Now it's time to prep for the interview.
What should you ask for? When should you bring it up? If it's a been a while since you've had the comp conversation, you're going to want to hear this.
Module Highlights:
When you add it all up, that’s a value of over $1,400
and you are worth that and so much more...
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1 Payment of
Questions smart women ask before enrolling in The Confident Comeback
Do you help with finding those?
Yes, we'll cover what you need to know about finding flex and remote jobs. Whether or not to use a staffing agency and sites you've probably not heard of before.
When I tell people that I teach women about "job search" the first thing they wonder is if they can achieve the same success.
Isn’t it difficult to land a perfect job if I'm...
Well, YES, it is difficult, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.
That's why I thought you'd enjoy Ayah's story.
Ayah is a bright, post-grad who’s son Coltrane was born with a rare brain disorder. A few years into motherhood, Ayah understood clearly that to provide the appropriate care for him, she needed to earn more while having more flexibility.
The problem was, she hadn’t looked for a job in 12 years. She posted her resume online, and applied for many jobs, but got little to no responses. Confused and overwhelmed and in need of help, she found us.
Here's what happened next:
I have a job interview on Monday! I just want to give a shout-out to to WJSN. As someone who has been out of the job market Mom’ing and being a grad student for the past couple years I was really nervous to start my job hunt for the first time in 12 years. WJSN helped me be seen through the modern world of applicant tracking systems and that was invaluable. After weeks of no responses, I was scheduled for a phone interview less than 3 days after submitting an application with my updated documents. Talking through interviewing techniques and asking questions has been wonderful to help me work through my nerves. Now I’ve got a couple days to really work on my responses to common interview questions using the techniques I’ve learned. Thank you WJSN! -- Ayah Young
That was 3 days in. Now Ayah is happily employed by that company, is earning her value and has more time to take care of her beautiful special needs son!
It's been an honor and a joy watching this career and life transformation. And I want you to be next!
If you’ve ever wondered how to go after a job with confidence, you're in the right place.
You don’t need a $1,000 resume makeover, you need answers right now, for what you’re facing today, from job search experts who’ve been where you are. It’s this insider knowledge and support that will give you the clarity and confidence to take actionable steps that will produce immediate results.
One of the most common myths about looking for work is that if your resume is great, you'll land a job. The truth is, your resume is only a small piece of the equation, but more importantly, knowing where you're headed with your search, the jobs that are out there and how to get in front of the right people is critically important. So, before you invest one more second fiddling with your resume, join Your Confident Comeback.
In a recent interview with Fast Company, I described how avoiding your job search (or staying in a role where you're undervalued) results in $1000s in lost income and MASSIVE missed opportunities to uplevel your career and life. The truth is, getting help with your job search during a return, is one of the best investments you can make. Sure you can attend a networking event or career fair but those very rarely end up with offers. Your Confident Comeback will save you hours of wasted time and stress. So, ask yourself, how can I make a shift so I can afford to invest a couple of bucks a day to get some relief, support and a proven plan to land a job sooner. My guess is, if you can't find a way, you're not ready to take action.
I've spent my whole life helping people land jobs, both from inside as a corporate recruiter and the outside as a headhunter. And I go crazy when I see millennial influencers who've held exactly one job make guarantees about helping you manifest your dream job in 90 days or less!
Why? Because NO ONE can guarantee you'll land a job in X number of days (and if they do - run!). But I will guarantee, if you stay focused, believe in yourself and ask for help when you need it you'll be surprised by the greatness that follows!
Every week, you can personally ask me (Tracy Saunders, Founder & CEO) your most pressing questions over video. Submit your question in advance through the private portal and hop on to hear the answer. This is a one-way video so you can keep don't have to worry about being on camera. Keep your hair in a bun and listen as we answer member questions.
Can't make the time?
We'll also post the recordings for you and you can remain completely anonymous!
What would a boost of confidence or some clarity mean to you?
We're proud to offer this service to our members at a highly accessible cost and provide you with direct access to a recruiting expert for an extremely low cost! 💕
Whether you're an executive, admin, engineer or return to work, if you have job search questions, we have the answers, just for you.
If you've been thinking about going back do yourself a favor and get in NOW. When you do you, you'll be giving yourself a HUGE advantage and you'll start prepping for when the right opportunity comes along.
There's nothing worse than feeling stuck, alone and overwhelmed in your job search, especially when you don't have to! And it's costing you missed income and opportunities.
Go at your own-pace. You'll have lifetime access to the material.
If you haven't heard of returnships, you've been missing out! These are programs created by large organizations to help professionals re-enter the workforce. The problem is, knowing where to find them, when to apply and how they work is really time consuming. And so we asked a research firm to compile them all so we could share them with you. Our Returnship Guide was custom created just for our members, and it literally costs us thousands of dollars to create.
We've worked hard to keep the pricing as affordable and accessible as possible. When you sign up you'll have access to all of the tools and research we've mentioned, and you are able to cancel any time. Refunds will be made only if you have printed the calendar, documented your steps daily in writing, have attended the Live Weekly Calls, completed all of the course videos, and are still unsatisfied. The bottom line is that we've worked hard to provide affordable pricing but we can't do your job search without you! We're here to help and that's what we strive to do!
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Heck no! Women leave the workforce for many different reasons. This toolkit is for any woman returning to work.
When you add it all up, that’s a value of over $1,400
and you are worth that and so much more...
3 Monthly Payments of
1 Payment of
When you add it all up, that’s a value of over $1,400
and you are worth that and so much more...
3 Monthly Payments of
1 Payment of
🚫 You can't justify .60 cents a day to save yourself time and confusion on your job search (even though you can justify another pair of yoga pants or that daily Pumpkin Spice Latte - no judgement :) :)
🚫 You’re not willing to try out new technology, and prefer to stick to the job search methods you used 5 years ago
🚫 You really think you can do it yourself and that you have the time to figure it all out by reading blogs and articles
✔️ You feel overwhelmed by all the information out there, and you just want a step-by-step plan to get hired
✔️ You're oh-so-short on time, and you can’t afford to do anything that’s not hyper-strategic and intended for a specific outcome
✔️ You're sick of feeling undervalued and underpaid by past employers, and you want to start fresh somewhere new
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