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Re-Entering the Workforce

Re-entering the workforce can be daunting. We’re here to help.

Whether you’re a veteran, relocating with a spouse, or a parent who took time off, re-entering the workforce can be challenging. Now is the time to dust off your resume and start networking.

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  • Veteran Resources
  • Parents Returning to Work
Veteran Resources
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Veteran Resources

Hiring Heroes

With the Triangle located so close to Fort Bragg, the largest military base in the world, veterans will find a wealth of support and opportunities in our area. In fact, Raleigh was ranked in 2020 as the #4 Best City for Veterans by WalletHub. The Triangle is also home to many of the companies named in Forbes’ 2020 America’s Best Employers for Veterans.

Whether you’re transitioning out of the military, switching career paths, or looking to increase your skill set, here are some resources to help you get started:

Hiring Our Heroes

Career Spark

We Hire Heroes USA, Raleigh

NC Commerce, Workforce

Parents Returning to Work
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Parents Returning to Work

Family First

Whether you took a few months or several years off from working to focus on raising your family, accounting for gaps in your resume, feeling the need to explain your decision, and finding a supportive, flexible employer can feel draining. Luckily, there are resources available:

The Mom Project: This career website helps moms secure work full-time, part-time and contract work with companies committed to fostering supportive work environments and work-life balance for moms.

InHerSight: This site (that just happens to be headquartered in Durham) offers job listings and career resources, as well as a database of women-rated companies.

Hire My Mom: This site connects mom professionals  with verified businesses looking to fill remote positions.

LinkedIn: Sprucing up your resume is a given, but don’t forget to create or update your LinkedIn profile. It’s a great way to make connections, search for jobs, and explore teams and employers you may wish to work with.

Activate Good: Volunteering is a great way to fill in gaps in your resume, while contributing to the greater good! Discover additional opportunities here: NC.gov Volunteer Opportunities and VolunteerMatch.org.

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Haley Waxman

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