Rebuilding Careers and Confidence After Divorce with Amy Adler
Jamie M. Lima and Amy Adler explore the intricacies of career transitions and challenges faced post-divorce. They discuss overcoming fear and the steps to re-enter the workforce, emphasizing the importance of leveraging volunteerism and networking strategies. The episode delves into optimizing LinkedIn profiles and addressing employment gaps, while also building a professional social media presence. Tips on maintaining confidence and avoiding job search scams are shared, along with strategies to build momentum and courage when starting over. The discussion wraps up with insights on crafting specific job search pitches, offering listeners valuable resources and closing remarks.
Key Points
- Career transitions post-divorce can be an empowering opportunity for reinvention, utilizing both past professional experiences and unpaid roles.
- Networking should start within your existing circles, leveraging safe and familiar connections to build confidence and practice.
- Maximizing LinkedIn involves creating a content-rich profile that highlights relevant skills and experiences, while also being mindful of potential red flags and scams.
Visit Amy's link to explore more of her work.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyladler/
Amy Adler is the president of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts, specializing in resumes and career portfolio development. She is a Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW), Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM), and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE).
She judges in the annual Toast of the Resume Writing Industry (TORI) Awards, having won first and third places for Best Executive Resume. She presents to industry and peers and is the author of Courageous Career Change: Fearlessly Earn the Executive Role You Deserve. She holds an MBA from Boston College and a BA from Franklin & Marshall College.
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