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DESCRIPTION:This webinar is a collaboration between IEEE-USA and IEEE Women
  in Engineering (WIE).\n\nFacebook: https://bit.ly/webinar-10-23-24-fb\nLi
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 r-10-23-24-yt\n\nTrying to re-enter the workforce after an extended absenc
 e presents challenges\, and can be a daunting task. Changes have happened 
 in the workplace and in technologies used. The atmosphere and expectations
  may have changed (for example\, the impacts COVID had on remote work for 
 many jobs!)\n\nYou have changed… and self-doubt may have crept in after 
 being away! However\, preparing in advance is the key to easing the challe
 nges.\n\nIn this talk\, you will hear about my own return to work after 12
  years of minimal part-time employment in my field\, and also information 
 from my own research into what experts recommend. You will learn:\n\n- Wha
 t is an extended absence (and the impact of how long “extended” is!)\n
 - Why it is important to prepare for returning\n- When to start preparing\
 n- How to prepare\n- Who to seek out for support / assistance\n- Where to 
 look for opportunities\n\nSpeaker(s): Jill Gostin\n\nAgenda: \nIEEE-USA&#39;s 
 free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job\, maintai
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SUMMARY:IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: Re-Entering the Workforce
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